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
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in December
Estimated hotel price
$188
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 4 miles 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 11h 02m and costs around $278 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $351 for a 33h 01m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 39 miles from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Sixt, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 165 miles and will cost you around $192. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 4 miles 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 11h 02m and costs around $278 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $351 for a 33h 01m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 39 miles from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Sixt, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, Ebus and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 165 miles and will cost you around $192. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Abbotsford

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,515 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 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 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.38 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 $28.51 and $38.02. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 65% 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 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.38 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 $28.51 and $38.02. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.