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, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Abbotsford (2142 West Railway St) and Townhall Abbotsford (33720 South Fraser Way) are great picks.

When to visit Abbotsford

Abbotsford in March
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in March
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 only carrier operating train routes to Abbotsford. The train journey from Abbotsford to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $62 for a 4h 00m 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 National, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around $184. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $286 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 only carrier operating train routes to Abbotsford. The train journey from Abbotsford to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $62 for a 4h 00m 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 National, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around $184. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $286 for a journey of 507 km.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Abbotsford

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC and Alpine Inn Abbotsford.

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 $2.05 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 $24.51 and $32.68. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 57% 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 $2.05 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 $24.51 and $32.68. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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