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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnaby has to offer.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 168
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 most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around S$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about S$ 123 for a 12h 57m 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 Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around S$ 141. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about S$ 72 for a journey of 265 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 most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around S$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about S$ 123 for a 12h 57m 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 Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around S$ 141. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about S$ 72 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,159 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,597 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 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

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 315+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 204+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 168+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 197+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 145+
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Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 120+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay S$ 1.38 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$ 16.51 and S$ 22.01. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.38 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$ 16.51 and S$ 22.01. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.