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

Van Nuys travel guide

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With a population of 136,443, Van Nuys is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Van Nuys has to offer.

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When to visit Van Nuys

Van Nuys in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Van Nuys in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
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 5 miles 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 15m.

Train

The train station in Van Nuys is called Van Nuys, and is located 1.5 miles 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 12 miles from Van Nuys. You’ll find branches of Midway and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Van Nuys, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 5 miles 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 15m.

Train

The train station in Van Nuys is called Van Nuys, and is located 1.5 miles 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 12 miles from Van Nuys. You’ll find branches of Midway and Ace, 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 (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,658 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,126 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,829 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,551 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Van Nuys

Most booked hotels in Van Nuys

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Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 762 reviews)
$237+
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Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 286 reviews)
$142+
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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4020 reviews)
$212+
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Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1496 reviews)
$134+
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Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2345 reviews)
$214+
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Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1878 reviews)
$129+
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Renting a car in Van Nuys

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $45 per day, on average, or $224 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Van Nuys is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $45 per day, on average, or $224 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Van Nuys is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Van Nuys

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

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