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, Tracycakes Bakery Cafe (2636 Montrose Ave) and Tasty Indian Bistro - Abbotsford (33310 South Fraser Way) 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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $225 for a 7h 32m 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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 121 km and will cost you around $59. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 266 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 $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $225 for a 7h 32m 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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 121 km and will cost you around $59. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 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 $1.92 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 $23.03 and $30.71. 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 Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 54% 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 Thrifty branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.92 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 $23.03 and $30.71. 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 Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.