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$ 192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 192
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 Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around S$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 130 for a 7h 32m 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 Sixt and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 168. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about S$ 83 for a journey of 343 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 Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around S$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 130 for a 7h 32m 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 Sixt and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 168. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about S$ 83 for a journey of 343 km.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,718 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,364 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$ 421+
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Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 438+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 381+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 472+
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The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 536+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 256+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Hiring a car in Burnaby costs S$ 44 per day, on average, or S$ 265 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 105% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay S$ 1.97 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$ 23.55 and S$ 31.39. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Burnaby costs S$ 44 per day, on average, or S$ 265 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 105% cheaper than airport locations in Burnaby.

Expect to pay S$ 1.97 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$ 23.55 and S$ 31.39. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.