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, Riverway Restaurant (9001 Bill Fox Way) and Trattoria Italian Kitchen - Burnaby (#102 – 4501 Kingsway) 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 only carrier operating train routes to Burnaby. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $71 for a 7h 32m 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 ACO Rent A Car and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 208 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 only carrier operating train routes to Burnaby. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $71 for a 7h 32m 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 ACO Rent A Car and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 208 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,343 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,881 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,797 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,333 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,034 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,278 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 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 Happy Day Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2861 reviews)
$250+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3074 reviews)
$218+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2686 reviews)
$238+
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Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 498 reviews)
$158+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 500 reviews)
$152+
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Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3065 reviews)
$216+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $35 per day, on average, or $140 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $35 per day, on average, or $140 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$23/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$24/day

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