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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Van Nuys has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Van Nuys

If you’re looking for affordable options, 94th Aero Squadron - Van Nuys (16320 Raymer Ave) and Swiss Chef (13727 Victory Boulevard) are great picks.

When to visit Van Nuys

Van Nuys in May
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Van Nuys in May
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 Air Canada, Avianca and Copa Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Van Nuys departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.

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 Ace and Zezgo, 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 Air Canada, Avianca and Copa Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Van Nuys departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.

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 Ace and Zezgo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airlines serving Van Nuys

Lufthansa
Good (7,093 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,339 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,511 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,640 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,964 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (786 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,350 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,752 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,587 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,285 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,681 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,111 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,199 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Van Nuys

Most booked hotels in Van Nuys

Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 746 reviews)
$210+
Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3732 reviews)
$239+
Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2071 reviews)
$234+
Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1307 reviews)
$159+
Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1757 reviews)
$128+
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1913 reviews)
$143+

Renting a car in Van Nuys

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $40 per day, on average, or $202 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Van Nuys is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $40 per day, on average, or $202 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Van Nuys is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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