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, 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 November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 198
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 Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around S$ 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about S$ 95 for a 12h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 70 miles and will cost you around S$ 44. From Seattle, the ticket costs about S$ 154 for a journey of 165 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 Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around S$ 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kamloops, expect to pay about S$ 95 for a 12h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 70 miles and will cost you around S$ 44. From Seattle, the ticket costs about S$ 154 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,604 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,934 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,276 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,945 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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Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 287+
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Blue Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 231+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 274+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 277+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 192+
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Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 298+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Hiring a car in Burnaby costs S$ 44 per day, on average, or S$ 264 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 84% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay S$ 1.91 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$ 22.88 and S$ 30.51. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Burnaby costs S$ 44 per day, on average, or S$ 264 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 84% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay S$ 1.91 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$ 22.88 and S$ 30.51. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.