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.
Activities & attractions in Burnaby
Activities
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
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.
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
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 47 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 Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including BC Ferries Connector, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 185 km and will cost you around C$ 104. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 137 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Burnaby
Where to stay in Burnaby
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Happy Day Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby
Most booked hotels in Burnaby
Renting a car in Burnaby
Renting a car in Burnaby costs C$ 54 per day, on average, or C$ 161 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.
Expect to pay C$ 1.96 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$ 23.52 and C$ 31.36. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Burnaby
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 28/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 28/day