Abbotsford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Abbotsford
With a population of 151,683, Abbotsford is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Abbotsford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Abbotsford
Where to Eat in Abbotsford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Abbotsford (2142 West Railway St) and Bow & Stern Restaurant - Abbotsford (2551 Montrose Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Abbotsford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Abbotsford 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 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Abbotsford, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Abbotsford
Plane
When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 4 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Abbotsford include Flair Airlines, Delta and KLM.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Abbotsford to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around C$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 46 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 7 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 64 km from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 44. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 314 km.
Airlines serving Abbotsford
Where to stay in Abbotsford
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC and Alpine Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Abbotsford
Most booked hotels in Abbotsford
Renting a car in Abbotsford
Renting a car in Abbotsford costs C$ 57 per day, on average, or C$ 114 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Abbotsford is the Hertz branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 9 km from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Abbotsford.
Expect to pay C$ 1.96 per litre in Abbotsford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.44 and C$ 31.25. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla Matrix or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Abbotsford
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 26/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 28/day