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

Borgarnes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Borgarnes

With a population of 1,759, Borgarnes is a must-see destination in West, Iceland.

When to visit Borgarnes

Borgarnes in November
Estimated hotel price
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Borgarnes in November
Estimated hotel price
$188
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.

Car

Another option to get to Borgarnes is to pick up a car hire 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.

Car

Another option to get to Borgarnes is to pick up a car hire 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 (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,147 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,841 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,738 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,423 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,921 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Borgarnes

Hiring a car in Borgarnes

Expect to pay $4.24 per litre in Borgarnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $50.83 and $67.78.

Expect to pay $4.24 per litre in Borgarnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $50.83 and $67.78.

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