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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnaby has to offer.

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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
€109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
€109
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

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burnaby. The train journey from Burnaby to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around €30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about €32 for a 4h 00m 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 Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Burnaby using Ebus or Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around €47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about €146 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

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burnaby. The train journey from Burnaby to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around €30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about €32 for a 4h 00m 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 Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Burnaby using Ebus or Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around €47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about €146 for a journey of 315 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€211+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€186+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€198+
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Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€103+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€180+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay €1.04 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 €12.48 and €16.64. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.04 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 €12.48 and €16.64. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Burnaby

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Driving Force

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