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

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.

Where to Eat in Abbotsford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tavern on the Green - Ledgeview Golf Club (35997 McKee Rd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Abbotsford (2142 West Railway St) are great picks.

When to visit Abbotsford

Abbotsford in March
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in March
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Abbotsford

Plane

When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Abbotsford to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $140 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $415 for a 33h 01m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 64 km from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Rider Express and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around $190. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $406 for a journey of 1312 km.

Plane

When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Abbotsford to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $140 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $415 for a 33h 01m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 64 km from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Rider Express and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around $190. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $406 for a journey of 1312 km.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,087 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,091 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,144 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Abbotsford

Hiring a car in Abbotsford

Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Abbotsford is the Thrifty branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.24 and $30.99. Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Abbotsford, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Abbotsford is the Thrifty branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.24 and $30.99. Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Abbotsford, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.