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 5 km 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 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burlingame. The train journey from Burlingame to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burlingame is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 24 km from Burlingame. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burlingame, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Burlingame takes 89 km and will cost you around $15. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

When flying to Burlingame, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 5 km 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 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burlingame. The train journey from Burlingame to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burlingame is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 24 km from Burlingame. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burlingame, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Burlingame takes 89 km and will cost you around $15. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Burlingame

Airlines serving Burlingame

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 1520 reviews)
$119+
The Dylan Hotel at SFO
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1431 reviews)
$132+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2786 reviews)
$121+
Aloft San Francisco Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1603 reviews)
$147+
The Westin San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1381 reviews)
$141+
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, 917 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Burlingame

Renting a car in Burlingame costs $51 per day, on average. NU Car, Ace and Airport Van are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Burlingame is the Airport Van branch at 820 Malcom Road, which is 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Burlingame.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Burlingame is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burlingame costs $51 per day, on average. NU Car, Ace and Airport Van are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Burlingame is the Airport Van branch at 820 Malcom Road, which is 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Burlingame.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Burlingame is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.