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.
When to visit Bern
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.
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 31h 55m.
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.
Airlines serving Bern
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 $306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $826 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bern, with prices from $155 to $1,337 per night. Mattenhof-Weissenbühl is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bern are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bern
Most booked hotels in Bern
Hiring a car in Bern
Expect to pay $4.63 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 $55.55 and $74.06. The most frequently booked car type in Bern is Standard (Mitsubishi Grandis or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.