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 6 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
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Van Nuys in February
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes 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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Van Nuys.

Airports near Van Nuys

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

Airlines serving Van Nuys

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,231 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,676 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,178 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,155 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,829 reviews)
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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, 4055 reviews)
$206+
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Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1521 reviews)
$127+
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Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2367 reviews)
$223+
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Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1896 reviews)
$122+
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Sunshine La Bnb
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 23 reviews)
$168+
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Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2076 reviews)
$129+
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Renting a car in Van Nuys

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $37 per day, on average, or $224 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $37 per day, on average, or $224 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Van Nuys

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

Intermediate SUV
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