Burlingame travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burlingame

With a population of 28,806, Burlingame is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burlingame to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Burlingame

If you’re looking for affordable options, Limon Burlingame (1101 Burlingame Ave.) and Rasa - Burlingame (209 Park Road) are great picks.

When to visit Burlingame

Burlingame in November
Estimated package price
$412
2 travelers
Flight to Burlingame
3 nights at hotel
Burlingame in November
Estimated package price
$412
2 travelers
Flight to Burlingame
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burlingame in September, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burlingame, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Burlingame

Plane

When flying to Burlingame, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlingame include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Burlingame departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burlingame. The train journey from Burlingame to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burlingame is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 miles from Burlingame. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Burlingame using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Burlingame takes 395 miles and will cost you around $44. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 405 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burlingame, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlingame include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Burlingame departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burlingame. The train journey from Burlingame to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burlingame is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 miles from Burlingame. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Burlingame using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Burlingame takes 395 miles and will cost you around $44. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 405 miles.

Airports near Burlingame

Airlines serving Burlingame

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burlingame

Most booked hotels in Burlingame

Bay Landing Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1565 reviews)
$121+
The Dylan Hotel at SFO
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1459 reviews)
$133+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2814 reviews)
$139+
Aloft San Francisco Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1617 reviews)
$138+
The Westin San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1406 reviews)
$156+
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, 906 reviews)
$159+

Renting a car in Burlingame

Renting a car in Burlingame costs $63 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Burlingame.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Burlingame (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Burlingame is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burlingame costs $63 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Burlingame.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Burlingame (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Burlingame is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.