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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 5 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 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 €111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about €382 for a 97h 05m 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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Bus and Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 89 km and will cost you around €30. From Seattle, the ticket costs about €94 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 €111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about €382 for a 97h 05m 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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Bus and Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 89 km and will cost you around €30. From Seattle, the ticket costs about €94 for a journey of 266 km.

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 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)
€261+
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€285+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€307+
Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€170+
Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€151+
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€260+

Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay €1.01 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 €12.08 and €16.11. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.01 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 €12.08 and €16.11. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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