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, Townhall Abbotsford (33720 South Fraser Way) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Abbotsford (2142 West Railway St) 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 Condor, Delta and KLM.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Abbotsford to Everett takes 3h 09m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 58 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 40 miles from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Bus, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 44. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 39 for a journey of 195 miles.
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$ 84 per day, on average, or C$ 168 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 5 miles from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Abbotsford.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 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$ 22.68 and C$ 30.24. Full-size (Class Full-size Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Abbotsford, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Abbotsford
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 40/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 40/day