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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Borgarnes in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 85
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Borgarnes in July, when the average temperature is 11 °C, and the highest can go up to 15 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Borgarnes, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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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 28 miles from Borgarnes.

Car

Another option to get to Borgarnes is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 27 miles from Borgarnes. You’ll find branches of Fair Car 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 28 miles from Borgarnes.

Car

Another option to get to Borgarnes is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 27 miles from Borgarnes. You’ll find branches of Fair Car and Sixt, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Borgarnes

Airlines serving Borgarnes

Lufthansa
Good (7,258 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,369 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,749 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,183 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,789 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,599 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,024 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,588 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,357 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,317 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,743 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,449 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,075 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Borgarnes

Most booked hotels in Borgarnes

Fossatún Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
Hotel Hamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
Fossatún Sunset Cottage
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 80+
Hotel Hafnarfjall
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+

Renting a car in Borgarnes

Expect to pay C$ 3.09 per litre in Borgarnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 37.03 and C$ 49.37.

Expect to pay C$ 3.09 per litre in Borgarnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 37.03 and C$ 49.37.