Introduction
What to do
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
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in November
Estimated hotel price
$161
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.

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 Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

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

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 Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (8,245 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,246 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,499 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,616 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burnaby

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

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, 3588 reviews)
$262+
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Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 4725 reviews)
$212+
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Blue Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 9751 reviews)
$163+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 567 reviews)
$125+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2097 reviews)
$201+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2079 reviews)
$193+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $36 per day, on average, or $143 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burnaby, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $36 per day, on average, or $143 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burnaby, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$24/day

Supplier choice

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$24/day

Compact
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