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 18 km 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 Vancouver takes 11h 02m and costs around $159 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $201 for a 33h 01m 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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km 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 Vancouver takes 11h 02m and costs around $159 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $201 for a 33h 01m 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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,881 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,365 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,877 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,235 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,486 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, 3440 reviews)
$265+
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Blue Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 6155 reviews)
$175+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3449 reviews)
$173+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1979 reviews)
$182+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 543 reviews)
$146+
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Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 599 reviews)
$121+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $38 per day, on average, or $150 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. 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 $38 per day, on average, or $150 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. 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

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$19/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$21/day

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