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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burnaby to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Burnaby

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverway Restaurant (9001 Bill Fox Way) and Trattoria Italian Kitchen - Burnaby (#102 – 4501 Kingsway) are great picks.

When to visit Burnaby

Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
$212
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
$212
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 11 miles from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $216 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about $201 for a 12h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 7 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Bus and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $183. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $174 for a journey of 315 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $216 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about $201 for a 12h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 7 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Bus and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around $183. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $174 for a journey of 315 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,377 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 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 Guesthouse.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$509+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$564+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$594+
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Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$498+
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River Rock Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$337+
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Empire Landmark Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$90+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.33 and $31.11. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 2% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.33 and $31.11. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 2% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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