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.
Where to Eat in Abbotsford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Abbotsford (2142 West Railway St) and Bow & Stern Restaurant - Abbotsford (2551 Montrose Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Abbotsford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Abbotsford 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 200 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Abbotsford, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Abbotsford
Plane
When flying to Abbotsford, you’ll arrive at Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 6 km from the city centre.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Abbotsford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Abbotsford to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around S$ 45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 79 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Abbotsford is called Abbotsford, and is located 7 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Abbotsford is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 64 km from Abbotsford. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abbotsford, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Abbotsford takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 68. From Victoria, the ticket costs about S$ 149 for a journey of 348 km.
Airlines serving Abbotsford
Where to stay in Abbotsford
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC and Alpine Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Abbotsford
Hiring a car in Abbotsford
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Abbotsford is the Hertz branch at 30440 Liberator Avenue, which is 9 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.94 per litre in Abbotsford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 23.25 and S$ 31.00.