Van Nuys travel guide
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You're Going to Love Van Nuys
With a population of 136,443, Van Nuys is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Van Nuys has to offer.
Where to Eat in Van Nuys
If you’re looking for affordable options, 94th Aero Squadron - Van Nuys (16320 Raymer Ave) and Swiss Chef (13727 Victory Boulevard) are great picks.
When to visit Van Nuys
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Van Nuys in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Van Nuys, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Van Nuys
Plane
When flying to Van Nuys, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Van Nuys include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Van Nuys departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Van Nuys. The train journey from Van Nuys to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip. The train station in Van Nuys is called Van Nuys, and is located 1.5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Van Nuys is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 12 miles from Van Nuys. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Van Nuys, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Van Nuys takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Van Nuys
Where to stay in Van Nuys
Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Van Nuys and Starlight Inn Van Nuys.
Where to stay in popular areas of Van Nuys
Most booked hotels in Van Nuys
Renting a car in Van Nuys
Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Van Nuys (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Van Nuys is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.