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.

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 March
Estimated package price
$425
2 travelers
Flight to Burnaby
3 nights at hotel
Burnaby in March
Estimated package price
$425
2 travelers
Flight to Burnaby
3 nights at 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 18 km from the city center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Edmonton takes 33h 01m and costs around $229 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about $349 for a 60h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 12 km 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 Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Edmonton takes 33h 01m and costs around $229 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about $349 for a 60h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 12 km 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 Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 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, 3066 reviews)
$238+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3252 reviews)
$166+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2062 reviews)
$155+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 540 reviews)
$118+
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Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown (Burnaby) By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 325 reviews)
$130+
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Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 515 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $29 per day, on average, or $114 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $29 per day, on average, or $114 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$18/day

Supplier choice

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$20/day

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