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 18 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 12 km from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 12 km from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Vancouver.

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (8,144 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,005 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3470 reviews)
$350+
Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 4529 reviews)
$362+
Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2047 reviews)
$328+
Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 541 reviews)
$186+
St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2079 reviews)
$301+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 420 reviews)
$285+

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 78% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.00 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 $59.96 and $79.95.

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 78% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.00 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 $59.96 and $79.95.