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

Burnaby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burnaby

With a population of 202,799, Burnaby is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

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Where to Eat in Burnaby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Burnaby (4510 Still Creek Ave) and Earls Kitchen + Bar - Brentwood (4525 Lougheed Hwy.) are great picks.

When to visit Burnaby

Burnaby in November
Estimated hotel price
$264
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in November
Estimated hotel price
$264
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burnaby 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 224 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burnaby, with an average rainfall of 39 mm.

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How to Get to Burnaby

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $220 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about $127 for a 12h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 12 km from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Avis and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 89 km and will cost you around $58. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $220 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about $127 for a 12h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 12 km from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Avis and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 89 km and will cost you around $58. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,890 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,931 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,939 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burnaby

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Vancouver Backpacker House - 10 min walk to Metrotown skytrain station.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$367+
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Blue Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$309+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$390+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$360+
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Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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The Parker Hotel and Rooftop
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$277+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay $2.55 per litre in Burnaby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.52 and $40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.55 per litre in Burnaby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.52 and $40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.