Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Burlingame travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burlingame

With a population of 28,806, Burlingame is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Burlingame deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Burlingame

If you’re looking for affordable options, 37 North - Doubletree by Hilton Burlingame (835 Airport Blvd) and Benihana - Burlingame, CA (1496 Old Bayshore Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Burlingame

Burlingame in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burlingame in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burlingame in September, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burlingame, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Burlingame

Plane

When flying to Burlingame, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlingame include United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Burlingame departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Burlingame is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 14 miles from Burlingame. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Burlingame, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlingame include United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Burlingame departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Burlingame is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 14 miles from Burlingame. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Burlingame

Airlines serving Burlingame

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,061 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,173 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,593 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burlingame

Most booked hotels in Burlingame

The Dylan Hotel at SFO
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2559 reviews)
$141+
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2539 reviews)
$176+
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2072 reviews)
$139+
Hampton Inn & Suites - San Mateo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 672 reviews)
$133+
Aloft San Francisco Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2311 reviews)
$140+
The Westin San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2479 reviews)
$160+

Renting a car in Burlingame

Renting a car in Burlingame costs $51 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Burlingame.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Burlingame (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burlingame, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Burlingame costs $51 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Burlingame.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Burlingame (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burlingame, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.