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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 Bow & Stern Restaurant - Abbotsford (2551 Montrose Ave) 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 4 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Abbotsford. 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 NextCar and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 251 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 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 NextCar and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 251 miles.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,021 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,993 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (858 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,134 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (366 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, 384 reviews)
$127+
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Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 651 reviews)
$107+
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Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1423 reviews)
$105+
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Best Western Plus Country Meadows Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 624 reviews)
$110+
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Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 519 reviews)
$105+
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Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.6, 532 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Abbotsford

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

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. 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, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

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. 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, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Abbotsford

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$25/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$26/day

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