Burbank travel guide
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You're Going to Love Burbank
With a population of 103,340, Burbank is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burbank has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Burbank
Where to Eat in Burbank
If you’re looking for affordable options, Castaway - Burbank (1250 East Harvard Road) and The Smoke House (4420 Lakeside Drive) are great picks.
When to visit Burbank
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burbank in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burbank, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Burbank
Plane
When flying to Burbank, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burbank include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Burbank departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Burbank is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 9 miles from Burbank. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Burbank
Where to stay in Burbank
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Los Angeles - Burbank Airport and Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Burbank, with prices from $18 to $2,476 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Burbank are about 79% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Burbank
Most booked hotels in Burbank
Renting a car in Burbank
Renting a car in Burbank costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Europcar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Burbank is the Europcar branch at Please Go To Fox Counter, which is 3 miles 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 Burbank.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Burbank (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Burbank is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Burbank
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$25/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$28/day