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When to visit
How to get there
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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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 6 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Abbotsford to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $125 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 64 km from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound.

Plane

When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 6 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Abbotsford to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $125 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 64 km from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,030 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,853 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 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, 362 reviews)
$140+
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Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 595 reviews)
$147+
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Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1352 reviews)
$111+
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Best Western Plus Country Meadows Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 589 reviews)
$112+
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Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 483 reviews)
$129+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1516 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Abbotsford

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 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 9 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Abbotsford.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Standard (Ford Edge 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, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 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 9 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Abbotsford.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Standard (Ford Edge 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, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Abbotsford

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$39/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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