Introduction
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 4 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, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Burnaby (4510 Still Creek Ave) and Earls Kitchen + Bar - Brentwood (4525 Lougheed Hwy.) are great picks.

When to visit Burnaby

Burnaby in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 234
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 234
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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around C$ 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about C$ 178 for a 7h 32m 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 Turo and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 89 km and will cost you around C$ 94. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 180 for a journey of 266 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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around C$ 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about C$ 178 for a 7h 32m 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 Turo and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 89 km and will cost you around C$ 94. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 180 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,357 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 - 10 min walk to Metrotown skytrain station.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 463+
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Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 469+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 418+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 509+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 276+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 419+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 240 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay C$ 2.11 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$ 25.27 and C$ 33.70. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 240 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay C$ 2.11 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$ 25.27 and C$ 33.70. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 31/day

Supplier choice

Standard

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 34/day

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