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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Milestones Grill + Bar - Abbotsford (E110-3122 Mt Lehman Rd) and Spice Kitchen (100-2955 Gladwin Rd) are great picks.
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.
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.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Abbotsford 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. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Rider Express, Amtrak and Bus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 75. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 137 for a journey of 165 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC and Alpine Inn.
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 5 miles from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% 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$ 23.46 and C$ 31.28. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 26/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 28/day