Bergen travel guide
Bergen Tourism | Bergen Guide
You're Going to Love Bergen
With a population of 213 585, Bergen is the largest city in Hordaland, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bergen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Bergen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bergen in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 283 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Bergen, with an average rainfall of 106 mm.
How to Get to Bergen
Plane
When flying to Bergen, you’ll arrive at Bergen Airport (BGO), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bergen from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 10m.
Train
Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Bergen is the busiest station in Bergen. Another popular train station is Bergen Arna, located 8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bergen is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 305 km from Bergen. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Airlines serving Bergen
Where to stay in Bergen
Average rates range from around €146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €236 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bergen
Most booked hotels in Bergen
Hiring a car in Bergen
Hiring a car in Bergen costs €48 per day, on average, or €97 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay €1.99 per litre in Bergen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.86 and €31.81. The most frequently booked car type in Bergen is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Bergen
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
€110/day
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
€113/day