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.

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 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 most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $371 for a 97h 05m trip.

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. 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 215 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 most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $371 for a 97h 05m trip.

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. 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 215 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,728 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,687 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,189 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,852 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,175 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,738 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, 3091 reviews)
$248+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1956 reviews)
$132+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2063 reviews)
$144+
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The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1346 reviews)
$178+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 542 reviews)
$120+
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Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown (Burnaby) By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 330 reviews)
$150+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $27 per day, on average, or $108 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $27 per day, on average, or $108 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$17/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$19/day

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