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

Bern travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bern

With a population of 121.631, Bern is the largest city in Bern, Switzerland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bern deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Bern

Bern in February
Estimated hotel price
$358
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bern in February
Estimated hotel price
$358
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bern in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °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 June, when precipitation is around 121 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bern, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.

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How to Get to Bern

Plane

When flying to Bern, you’ll arrive at Belp (BRN), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bern from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 45h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Bern is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 96 km from Bern. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Plane

When flying to Bern, you’ll arrive at Belp (BRN), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bern from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 45h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Bern is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 96 km from Bern. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Airports near Bern

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Bern

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,557 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,196 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,611 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,481 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bern

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa to great affordable options like the Ibis Styles Bern City, Bern offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $317 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $829 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bern, with prices from $149 to $1,009 per night. Mattenhof-Weissenbühl is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bern are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bern

Most booked hotels in Bern

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Stay Kooook Bern City
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$251+
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NH Bern The Bristol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$369+
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Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$212+
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Hotel Ambassador
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$347+
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ibis budget Bern Expo
1 star
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$216+
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Hiring a car in Bern

Expect to pay $4.18 per litre in Bern (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $50.11 and $66.81. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bern, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.18 per litre in Bern (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $50.11 and $66.81. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bern, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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