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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 149
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 Flair Airlines, WestJet and Delta.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Abbotsford to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around C$ 178 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about C$ 103 for a 12h 57m 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 39 miles from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Ebus, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 48. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 166 for a journey of 165 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 Flair Airlines, WestJet and Delta.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Abbotsford to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around C$ 178 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about C$ 103 for a 12h 57m 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 39 miles from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Ebus, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 48. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 166 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,892 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,605 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,939 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,210 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,280 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,946 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Abbotsford

Most booked hotels in Abbotsford

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Sandman Hotel and Suites Abbotsford
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
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Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Sandman Hotel Abbotsford Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 155+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 144+
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Renting a car in Abbotsford

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs C$ 76 per day, on average, or C$ 228 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, 18% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.06 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$ 24.64 and C$ 32.86. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs C$ 76 per day, on average, or C$ 228 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, 18% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.06 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$ 24.64 and C$ 32.86. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Abbotsford

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 31/day

Supplier choice

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 33/day

Compact
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