Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Burnaby travel guide

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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
€110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
€110
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 only carrier operating train routes to Burnaby.

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 Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around €47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about €105 for a journey of 507 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 only carrier operating train routes to Burnaby.

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 Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around €47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about €105 for a journey of 507 km.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,979 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,027 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (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
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€194+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€155+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€183+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€98+
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Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€115+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay €1.00 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 €11.97 and €15.96. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.00 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 €11.97 and €15.96. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Burnaby

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

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