Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Borgarnes travel guide

Borgarnes Tourism | Borgarnes Guide

You're Going to Love Borgarnes

With a population of 1,759, Borgarnes is a must-see destination in West, Iceland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Borgarnes to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Borgarnes

Borgarnes in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Borgarnes in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Borgarnes in July, when the average temperature is 51.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 59 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Borgarnes, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Borgarnes

Plane

Although Borgarnes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 45 km from Borgarnes. The shortest flight to Borgarnes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Borgarnes is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 43 km from Borgarnes. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Sixt, among others, in Reykjavik.

Plane

Although Borgarnes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 45 km from Borgarnes. The shortest flight to Borgarnes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Borgarnes is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 43 km from Borgarnes. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Sixt, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Borgarnes

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Borgarnes

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,875 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,408 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,917 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,199 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,492 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,222 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Borgarnes

Most booked hotels in Borgarnes

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Hotel Hamar
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1845 reviews)
$146+
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Hotel Varmaland
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 865 reviews)
$204+
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Fossatun Camping Pods & Cottages - Sleeping Bag Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3336 reviews)
$65+
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Hótel Bifröst
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 783 reviews)
$126+
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Hotel Hafnarfjall
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4667 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Borgarnes

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Borgarnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Borgarnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23.