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 Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $19 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 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, Rider Express and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $235 for a journey of 1312 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 Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $19 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 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, Rider Express and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $235 for a journey of 1312 km.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,087 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,091 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,144 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 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 (8.8, 390 reviews)
$106+
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Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1431 reviews)
$90+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 502 reviews)
$97+
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Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 523 reviews)
$93+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1594 reviews)
$78+
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Diamond Head Motor Inn
2 stars
Okay (4.7, 14 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Abbotsford

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $38 per day, on average, or $113 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $38 per day, on average, or $113 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Abbotsford

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$19/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$20/day

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