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 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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $130 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and Red Arrow. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 55 miles and will cost you around $66. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 11 miles from the city center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $130 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and Red Arrow. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 55 miles and will cost you around $66. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,412 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,020 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,026 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,319 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 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.

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, 3031 reviews)
$224+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3229 reviews)
$168+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2897 reviews)
$196+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 537 reviews)
$117+
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Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 509 reviews)
$126+
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Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3262 reviews)
$154+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $31 per day, on average, or $124 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $31 per day, on average, or $124 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$19/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$20/day

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