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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Borgarnes in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 103
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 45 km from Borgarnes. The shortest flight to Borgarnes from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 4h 20m.

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 Fair Car and Ice Rental 4x4, 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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 4h 20m.

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 Fair Car and Ice Rental 4x4, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Borgarnes

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Borgarnes

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,008 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,510 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,350 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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The Hvítá Inn by Ourhotels
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 108+
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Renting a car in Borgarnes

Expect to pay C$ 2.72 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$ 32.64 and C$ 43.52.

Expect to pay C$ 2.72 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$ 32.64 and C$ 43.52.