Abbotsford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Abbotsford
With a population of 151,683, Abbotsford is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Abbotsford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Abbotsford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Abbotsford (2142 West Railway St) and Bow & Stern Restaurant - Abbotsford (2551 Montrose Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Abbotsford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Abbotsford in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Abbotsford, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Abbotsford
Plane
When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Abbotsford to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $99 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 40 miles from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 80 miles and will cost you around $49. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airlines serving Abbotsford
Where to stay in Abbotsford
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC and Alpine Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Abbotsford
Most booked hotels in Abbotsford
Hiring a car in Abbotsford
Hiring a car in Abbotsford costs $93 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Abbotsford is the Hertz branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 5 miles from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.
Expect to pay $2.12 per litre in Abbotsford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.35 and $33.80. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.