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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Van Nuys travel guide

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You're Going to Love Van Nuys

With a population of 136.443, Van Nuys is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Van Nuys has to offer.

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When to visit Van Nuys

Van Nuys in July
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Van Nuys in July
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Van Nuys in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Van Nuys, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Van Nuys

Plane

When flying to Van Nuys, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Van Nuys include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Van Nuys departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Van Nuys, followed by Train. The train journey from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo takes 5h 32m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $420 for a 46h 06m trip. The train station in Van Nuys is called Van Nuys, and is located 2.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Van Nuys is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 20 km from Van Nuys. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Van Nuys, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Van Nuys include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Van Nuys departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Van Nuys, followed by Train. The train journey from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo takes 5h 32m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $420 for a 46h 06m trip. The train station in Van Nuys is called Van Nuys, and is located 2.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Van Nuys is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 20 km from Van Nuys. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Van Nuys

LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Van Nuys

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,206 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,308 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,727 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,167 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,891 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Van Nuys

Most booked hotels in Van Nuys

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Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/Sherman Oaks
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 427 reviews)
$191+
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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4055 reviews)
$231+
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Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1523 reviews)
$135+
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Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1897 reviews)
$125+
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Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2370 reviews)
$225+
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Sunshine La Bnb
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 23 reviews)
$168+
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Renting a car in Van Nuys

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $34 per day, on average, or $206 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Van Nuys (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Van Nuys, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $34 per day, on average, or $206 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Van Nuys (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Van Nuys, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Van Nuys

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Full-size

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Compact SUV
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