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 December
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in December
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $748 for a 96h 05m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around $184. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 507 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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $748 for a 96h 05m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around $184. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 507 km.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,812 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,768 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,881 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,348 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,748 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,960 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,149 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 Hertz branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 9 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 $23.25 and $30.99. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 Hertz branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 9 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 $23.25 and $30.99. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.