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
$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 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,634 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,060 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,923 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,426 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,425 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 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, 3491 reviews)
$324+
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Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 4579 reviews)
$321+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2057 reviews)
$283+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 541 reviews)
$174+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2076 reviews)
$293+
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Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 602 reviews)
$192+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $36 per day, on average, or $142 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 100% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.53 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 $66.32 and $88.43.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $36 per day, on average, or $142 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 100% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.53 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 $66.32 and $88.43.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

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$36/day

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$36/day

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