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
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in November
Estimated hotel price
$166
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.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about $75 for a 12h 57m trip.

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 NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 55 miles and will cost you around $34. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $132 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

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about $75 for a 12h 57m trip.

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 NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 55 miles and will cost you around $34. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,592 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,936 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

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Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 4448 reviews)
$195+
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Blue Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 9270 reviews)
$181+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3454 reviews)
$198+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2053 reviews)
$204+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 543 reviews)
$147+
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Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 522 reviews)
$134+
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Renting a car in Burnaby

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $39 per day, on average, or $158 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. 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 (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burnaby costs $39 per day, on average, or $158 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. 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 (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burnaby

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$21/day

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