New Westminster travel guide
New Westminster Tourism | New Westminster Guide
You're Going to Love New Westminster
With a population of 58,549, New Westminster is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything New Westminster has to offer.
Where to Eat in New Westminster
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Bavaria Haus (233 - 6th St) and Piva Modern Italian Restaurant (787 Columbia Street) are great picks.
When to visit New Westminster
How to Get to New Westminster
Plane
When flying to New Westminster, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 20 km from the city center.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving New Westminster, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from New Westminster to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $65 for a 7h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to New Westminster is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 17 km from New Westminster. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Westminster, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Bellingham, the bus ride to New Westminster takes 129 km and will cost you around $32. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 314 km.
Airlines serving New Westminster
Where to stay in popular areas of New Westminster
Most booked hotels in New Westminster
Renting a car in New Westminster
Renting a car in New Westminster costs $24 per day, on average, or $73 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 111% cheaper than airport locations in New Westminster.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in New Westminster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in New Westminster is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.