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

Burnaby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burnaby

With a population of 202,799, Burnaby 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnaby has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Burnaby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Burnaby (4510 Still Creek Ave) and Earls Kitchen + Bar - Brentwood (4525 Lougheed Hwy.) are great picks.

When to visit Burnaby

Burnaby in November
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in November
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burnaby 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 8.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burnaby, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Burnaby

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 11 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Eugene takes 14h 15m and costs around $112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $203 for a 33h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including BC Ferries Connector, Amtrak and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 218 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 11 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Eugene takes 14h 15m and costs around $112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $203 for a 33h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including BC Ferries Connector, Amtrak and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 218 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,336 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,280 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3104 reviews)
$266+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3339 reviews)
$173+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2059 reviews)
$182+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1956 reviews)
$178+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 542 reviews)
$144+
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Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 589 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $27 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 83% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Burnaby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $27 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 83% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Burnaby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$20/day

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Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$20/day

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