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 Turo and Priceless, 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 Turo and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (8,122 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,101 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,990 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,621 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,944 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,869 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,314 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,563 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 - 10 min walk to Metrotown skytrain station.

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, 3458 reviews)
$342+
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Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 4504 reviews)
$283+
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Element Vancouver Metrotown
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 352 reviews)
$270+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2045 reviews)
$299+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 539 reviews)
$189+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2083 reviews)
$291+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $37 per day, on average, or $146 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 86% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $37 per day, on average, or $146 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 86% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$49/day

Intermediate SUV
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