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

Burnaby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burnaby

With a population of 202,799, Burnaby 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 Burnaby has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Burnaby

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverway Restaurant (9001 Bill Fox Way) and Trattoria Italian Kitchen - Burnaby (#102 – 4501 Kingsway) are great picks.

When to visit Burnaby

Burnaby in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 194
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 194
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burnaby 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 224 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burnaby, with an average rainfall of 39 mm.

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How to Get to Burnaby

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city centre

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Everett takes 3h 09m and costs around C$ 78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 66 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 12 km from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 152. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about C$ 154 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city centre

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Everett takes 3h 09m and costs around C$ 78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 66 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 12 km from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 152. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about C$ 154 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burnaby

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Vancouver Backpacker House.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 346+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 302+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 324+
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Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
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Imperial House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 210+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs C$ 46 per day, on average, or C$ 138 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 per litre in Burnaby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs C$ 46 per day, on average, or C$ 138 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 per litre in Burnaby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 29/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 29/day

Intermediate
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