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$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 150
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 6 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Abbotsford include Delta, WestJet and Flair Airlines.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Abbotsford to Kamloops takes 12h 57m and costs around C$ 99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about C$ 382 for a 60h 30m 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 Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 78. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about C$ 92 for a journey of 335 km.

Plane

When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 6 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Abbotsford include Delta, WestJet and Flair Airlines.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Abbotsford to Kamloops takes 12h 57m and costs around C$ 99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about C$ 382 for a 60h 30m 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 Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 78. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about C$ 92 for a journey of 335 km.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,410 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,241 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Abbotsford

Most booked hotels in Abbotsford

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Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Best Western Plus Country Meadows Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 147+
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Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 147+
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Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 134+
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Renting a car in Abbotsford

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 196 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 9 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.13 and C$ 25.51. 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 (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 196 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 9 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.13 and C$ 25.51. 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 (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Abbotsford

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 27/day

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4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 28/day

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