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What to do
Where to eat
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 The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Abbotsford (2142 West Railway St) are great picks.

When to visit Abbotsford

Abbotsford in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in March
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 6 km from the city center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Abbotsford to Edmonton takes 32h 59m and costs around $237 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $367 for a 97h 05m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 426 km.

Plane

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

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Abbotsford to Edmonton takes 32h 59m and costs around $237 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $367 for a 97h 05m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,607 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,064 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,497 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,142 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,392 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Abbotsford

Most booked hotels in Abbotsford

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Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 664 reviews)
$107+
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Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1430 reviews)
$94+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 502 reviews)
$97+
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Best Western Plus Country Meadows Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 630 reviews)
$89+
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Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 522 reviews)
$96+
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Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, 538 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Abbotsford

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $36 per day, on average, or $107 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.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $36 per day, on average, or $107 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.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

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