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 February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Van Nuys in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Van Nuys departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

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 Ace and Priceless, 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 Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Van Nuys departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

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 Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Van Nuys

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

Airlines serving Van Nuys

Lufthansa
Good (8,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,410 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,608 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,860 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,832 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,212 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,283 reviews)
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Where to stay in Van Nuys

Average rates range from around $325 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $288 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Van Nuys

Most booked hotels in Van Nuys

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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4177 reviews)
$268+
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Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1922 reviews)
$163+
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Hyland Inn Van Nuys
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 355 reviews)
$120+
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Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2570 reviews)
$262+
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Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1934 reviews)
$148+
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Sunshine La Bnb
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 21 reviews)
$150+
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Renting a car in Van Nuys

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $37 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Van Nuys is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $37 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Van Nuys is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Van Nuys

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Full-size

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Compact SUV
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