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
$385
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bern in March
Estimated hotel price
$385
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.

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 Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Zurich.

Plane

When flying to Bern, you’ll arrive at Belp (BRN), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

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 Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Zurich.

Airports near Bern

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Bern

Lufthansa
Good (8,167 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,631 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,055 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,639 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 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 $734 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bern, with prices from $149 to $872 per night. Mattenhof-Weissenbühl is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bern are about 24% 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$275+
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Swissôtel Kursaal Bern
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$359+
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Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$207+
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Novotel Bern Expo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$317+
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ibis budget Bern Expo
1 star
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$218+
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Hiring a car in Bern

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.44 and $63.25. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bern, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.44 and $63.25. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bern, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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