Introduction
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

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 $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $130 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 121 km and will cost you around $34. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 266 km.

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 $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $130 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 121 km and will cost you around $34. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 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, 671 reviews)
$105+
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Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1434 reviews)
$100+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 503 reviews)
$97+
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Best Western Plus Country Meadows Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 632 reviews)
$89+
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Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 523 reviews)
$92+
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Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.6, 539 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Abbotsford

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $34 per day, on average, or $101 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 Thrifty branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 6 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Abbotsford.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $34 per day, on average, or $101 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 Thrifty branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 6 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Abbotsford.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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