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 November
Estimated hotel price
$253
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in November
Estimated hotel price
$253
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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $218 for a 7h 32m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 113 km and will cost you around $124. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $222 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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $218 for a 7h 32m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 113 km and will cost you around $124. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $222 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,509 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

Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$540+
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Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$561+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$500+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$614+
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The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$712+
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Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$312+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay $2.41 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 $28.84 and $38.45. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.41 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 $28.84 and $38.45. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.