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 December
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in December
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 11 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 11 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,294 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,280 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,120 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,693 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,474 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,887 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 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
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3668 reviews)
$251+
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Blue Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 9887 reviews)
$162+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2142 reviews)
$168+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 578 reviews)
$111+
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1838 reviews)
$207+
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Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown (Burnaby) By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 554 reviews)
$144+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $29 per day, on average, or $118 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $29 per day, on average, or $118 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$18/day

Economy

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$20/day

Standard
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