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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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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Van Nuys in March
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Van Nuys. 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 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 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 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Van Nuys. 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 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 (7,710 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,667 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,157 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,845 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,610 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,642 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,683 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, 764 reviews)
$233+
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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4038 reviews)
$204+
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Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1509 reviews)
$133+
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Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2358 reviews)
$202+
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Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1887 reviews)
$128+
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Sunshine La Bnb
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 23 reviews)
$167+
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Renting a car in Van Nuys

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $45 per day, on average, or $226 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Van Nuys, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $45 per day, on average, or $226 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Van Nuys, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Van Nuys

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$28/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$35/day

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