With a population of 202.799, Burnaby is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnaby has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverway Restaurant (9001 Bill Fox Way) and Trattoria Italian Kitchen - Burnaby (#102 – 4501 Kingsway) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burnaby 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 224 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burnaby, with an average rainfall of 39 mm.
When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city centre
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around C$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about C$ 89 for a 7h 32m trip.
Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 12 km from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 145 km and will cost you around C$ 44. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 314 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Happy Day Inn.
Renting a car in Burnaby costs C$ 51 per day, on average, or C$ 152 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Burnaby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.64 and C$ 30.18. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 28/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 28/day