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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, Riverway Restaurant (9001 Bill Fox Way) and Trattoria Italian Kitchen - Burnaby (#102 – 4501 Kingsway) 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 only carrier operating train routes to Burnaby.

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 NextCar and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 251 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 only carrier operating train routes to Burnaby.

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 NextCar and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 251 miles.

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,337 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,137 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (366 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burnaby

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Vancouver Backpacker House.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3007 reviews)
$226+
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3212 reviews)
$179+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2871 reviews)
$213+
Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 534 reviews)
$114+
Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 505 reviews)
$133+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 409 reviews)
$180+

Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $33 per day, on average, or $134 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. 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 Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $33 per day, on average, or $134 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. 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 Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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