Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Burnaby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burnaby

With a population of 202,799, Burnaby is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnaby has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Burnaby

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverway Restaurant (9001 Bill Fox Way) and Trattoria Italian Kitchen - Burnaby (#102 – 4501 Kingsway) are great picks.

When to visit Burnaby

Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burnaby 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 224 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burnaby, with an average rainfall of 39 mm.

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How to Get to Burnaby

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $127 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 7 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $172. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $194 for a journey of 315 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $127 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 7 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $172. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $194 for a journey of 315 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burnaby

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Vancouver Backpacker House.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$390+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$341+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$372+
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Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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Imperial House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay $1.94 per litre in Burnaby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.26 and $31.01. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.94 per litre in Burnaby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.26 and $31.01. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Burnaby

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

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