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 4 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
S$ 166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 166
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.

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 Ebus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 71. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about S$ 143 for a journey of 443 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.

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 Ebus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 71. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about S$ 143 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,996 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,476 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,030 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,773 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,388 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,367 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,193 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 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)
S$ 295+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 230+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 274+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 145+
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Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 172+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 227+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay S$ 1.50 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 S$ 17.90 and S$ 23.87. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.50 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 S$ 17.90 and S$ 23.87. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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