Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Abbotsford has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Abbotsford

Swing dance and dance lessons
Sports & Fitness•Dance

Where to Eat in Abbotsford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tavern on the Green - Ledgeview Golf Club (35997 McKee Rd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Abbotsford (2142 West Railway St) are great picks.

When to visit Abbotsford

Abbotsford in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 WestJet, Flair Airlines and Delta.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Abbotsford to Edmonton takes 33h 01m and costs around C$ 313 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about C$ 477 for a 60h 30m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 165 miles and will cost you around C$ 150. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about C$ 67 for a journey of 260 miles.

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 WestJet, Flair Airlines and Delta.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Abbotsford to Edmonton takes 33h 01m and costs around C$ 313 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about C$ 477 for a 60h 30m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 165 miles and will cost you around C$ 150. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about C$ 67 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,528 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Abbotsford

Most booked hotels in Abbotsford

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Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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Sandman Hotel Abbotsford Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 149+
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Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 123+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 122+
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Alpine Inn Abbotsford
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
C$ 92+
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Renting a car in Abbotsford

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs C$ 58 per day, on average, or C$ 176 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.50 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$ 17.89 and C$ 23.86. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs C$ 58 per day, on average, or C$ 176 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.50 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$ 17.89 and C$ 23.86. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Abbotsford

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 26/day

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Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 28/day

Compact
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