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 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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $81 for a 7h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 7 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and Red Arrow. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $126 for a journey of 315 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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $81 for a 7h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 7 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and Red Arrow. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $126 for a journey of 315 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,501 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,835 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 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, 3103 reviews)
$270+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1956 reviews)
$170+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2948 reviews)
$196+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2063 reviews)
$171+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 543 reviews)
$145+
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Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown (Burnaby) By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 330 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $23 per day, on average, or $90 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 75% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burnaby, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $23 per day, on average, or $90 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 75% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burnaby, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$22/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

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