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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Abbotsford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Abbotsford

With a population of 151,683, Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Abbotsford

Zipline, Paddling, and Flightseeing Adventures
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Where to Eat in Abbotsford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tavern on the Green - Ledgeview Golf Club (35997 McKee Rd) and Bow & Stern Restaurant - Abbotsford (2551 Montrose Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Abbotsford

Abbotsford in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Abbotsford in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 7.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Abbotsford, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Abbotsford

Plane

When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Abbotsford. The train journey from Abbotsford to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 40 miles from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Abbotsford using Ebus or Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $171 for a journey of 315 miles.

Plane

When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Abbotsford. The train journey from Abbotsford to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 40 miles from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Abbotsford using Ebus or Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $171 for a journey of 315 miles.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Abbotsford

Most booked hotels in Abbotsford

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Sandman Hotel and Suites Abbotsford
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 377 reviews)
$122+
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Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 632 reviews)
$103+
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Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1417 reviews)
$95+
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Best Western Plus Country Meadows Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 611 reviews)
$130+
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Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.7, 517 reviews)
$103+
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Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, 523 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Abbotsford

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Abbotsford is the Hertz branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Abbotsford.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Abbotsford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Abbotsford is the Hertz branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Abbotsford.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Abbotsford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Abbotsford

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$37/day

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Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

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