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 March
Estimated hotel price
$390
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bern in March
Estimated hotel price
$390
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 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bern is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 59 miles from Bern. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Zurich.

Plane

When flying to Bern, you’ll arrive at Belp (BRN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bern is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 59 miles from Bern. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Zurich.

Airports near Bern

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Bern

Lufthansa
Good (8,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,029 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,383 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,346 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 $324 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $739 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bern

Most booked hotels in Bern

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Stay Kooook Bern City
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$295+
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Swissôtel Kursaal Bern
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$363+
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Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$214+
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Novotel Bern Expo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$334+
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ibis budget Bern Expo
1 star
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$225+
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Hiring a car in Bern

Expect to pay $3.93 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 $47.08 and $62.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bern is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Renault Espace or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.93 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 $47.08 and $62.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bern is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Renault Espace or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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