Burbank travel guide
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You're Going to Love Burbank
With a population of 103.340, Burbank is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Burbank deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Burbank
If you’re looking for affordable options, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Burbank, CA (116 S. San Fernando Rd) and Castaway - Burbank (1250 East Harvard Road) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Burbank
When to visit Burbank
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burbank in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burbank, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Burbank
Plane
When flying to Burbank, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burbank include Air Canada, Avianca and Copa Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Burbank departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burbank. The train journey from Burbank to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in Burbank is called Burbank Bob Hope, and is located 4 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Burbank is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 14 km from Burbank. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Burbank takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 200 km. The most popular bus station is Burbank Greyhound Bus Station, located 17 km from downtown Burbank. Burbank Metrolink Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Burbank
Where to stay in popular areas of Burbank
Most booked hotels in Burbank
Renting a car in Burbank
Renting a car in Burbank costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Burbank is the Fox branch at 2501 N. Hollywood Way, which is 4 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Burbank (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 Burbank is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Burbank
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$5/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$6/day