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

Van Nuys in February
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Van Nuys in February
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Van Nuys

Plane

When flying to Van Nuys, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 8 km 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 16m.

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 44m trip. The train station in Van Nuys is called Van Nuys, and is located 2.4 km 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 20 km from Van Nuys. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Van Nuys, including Bus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Van Nuys takes 201 km and will cost you around $32. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to Van Nuys, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 8 km 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 16m.

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 44m trip. The train station in Van Nuys is called Van Nuys, and is located 2.4 km 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 20 km from Van Nuys. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Van Nuys, including Bus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Van Nuys takes 201 km and will cost you around $32. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 354 km.

Airlines serving Van Nuys

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Van Nuys

Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Van Nuys

Most booked hotels in Van Nuys

Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 426 reviews)
$261+
Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1876 reviews)
$241+
Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4167 reviews)
$269+
Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2103 reviews)
$168+
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1248 reviews)
$149+
Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1468 reviews)
$148+

Renting a car in Van Nuys

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Van Nuys is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Van Nuys is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.