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 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Van Nuys include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Van Nuys departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 25m.

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 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Van Nuys include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Van Nuys departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 25m.

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 (8,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,179 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,037 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,500 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,501 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Van Nuys

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $269 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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Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 774 reviews)
$230+
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Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2030 reviews)
$144+
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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4220 reviews)
$242+
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Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1974 reviews)
$115+
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Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2634 reviews)
$222+
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Hyland Inn Van Nuys
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 368 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Van Nuys

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $37 per day, on average, or $185 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Van Nuys, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $37 per day, on average, or $185 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Van Nuys, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Van Nuys

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz
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