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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

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 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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

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 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 (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,086 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,452 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 reviews)
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Where to stay in Van Nuys

Average rates range from around $221 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $282 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)
$229+
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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4215 reviews)
$245+
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Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2018 reviews)
$143+
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Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1970 reviews)
$111+
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Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2621 reviews)
$223+
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Hyland Inn Van Nuys
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 364 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Van Nuys

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $38 per day, on average, or $190 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $38 per day, on average, or $190 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Van Nuys

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$33/day

Intermediate

Minivan

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$58/day

Minivan
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