Car Hire in Burnaby Center

Burnaby South is part of Metro Vancouver and offers easy access to the entire Lower Mainland via Highway 1 and Kingsway. With a rental car from here, you can reach Vancouver downtown in about 20 minutes' drive west and Surrey in 25 minutes east. Two car rental companies in the area give you options for everything from city driving to longer excursions.

Southern Burnaby borders New Westminster and Coquitlam and has Metrotown, one of Canada's largest shopping centers, about 10 minutes' drive north. Burnaby Mountain and Simon Fraser University are about 15 minutes north with fantastic views over Burrard Inlet. Whistler ski resort is reached about 130 km north via Sea-to-Sky Highway, approximately 1.5 hours.

Avoid Highway 1 west toward Vancouver during rush hour – take Kingsway instead for shorter stretches. The Whistler trip via Sea-to-Sky Highway is one of Canada's most beautiful drives – plan it as a full-day excursion. Parking is cheaper in Burnaby South than in Vancouver downtown.

How far is it from Burnaby South to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)? About 25 km west via Highway 99, approximately 25–35 minutes' drive. Can I drive to Whistler with the rental car?

Yes, about 130 km north via Highway 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway), approximately 1.5–2 hours' drive. Are there good parking options in southern Burnaby? Yes, unlike Vancouver downtown, parking is generally available and affordable in Burnaby South.

We compare prices from all major providers at Burnaby South so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.