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.

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$276
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in December
Estimated hotel price
$276
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.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,117 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,229 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,471 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,028 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,881 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burnaby

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Burnaby and Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

Fairmont Vancouver Airport
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$448+
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Blue Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$289+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$297+
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$370+
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Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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The Parker Hotel and Rooftop
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$241+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay $2.54 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 $30.39 and $40.52. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Premium (BMW X5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.54 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 $30.39 and $40.52. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Premium (BMW X5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.