Abbotsford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Abbotsford

With a population of 151,683, Abbotsford is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Abbotsford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Abbotsford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Abbotsford (2142 West Railway St) and Townhall Abbotsford (33720 South Fraser Way) are great picks.

When to visit Abbotsford

Abbotsford in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abbotsford in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Abbotsford in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 7.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Abbotsford, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Abbotsford

Plane

When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Abbotsford to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Everett, expect to pay about $26 for a 3h 09m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 40 miles from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Rider Express, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $63. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Abbotsford to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Everett, expect to pay about $26 for a 3h 09m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 40 miles from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Rider Express, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $63. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Abbotsford

Airlines serving Abbotsford

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (943 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (869 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,181 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,683 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Abbotsford

Most booked hotels in Abbotsford

Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8, 370 reviews)
$145+
Sandman Hotel Abbotsford Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 455 reviews)
$161+
Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.8, 961 reviews)
$142+
Best Western Plus Country Meadows Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 446 reviews)
$129+
Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.7, 379 reviews)
$122+
Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC
2 stars
Good (7, 1164 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Abbotsford

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Abbotsford is the Hertz branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Abbotsford.

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Abbotsford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Luxury (Audi Q5 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, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Abbotsford costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Abbotsford is the Hertz branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Abbotsford.

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Abbotsford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19. The most frequently booked car type in Abbotsford is Luxury (Audi Q5 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, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.