Burlingame travel guide
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You're Going to Love Burlingame
With a population of 28,806, Burlingame is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burlingame to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Burlingame
If you’re looking for affordable options, Limon Burlingame (1101 Burlingame Ave.) and Rasa - Burlingame (209 Park Road) are great picks.
When to visit Burlingame
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burlingame in September, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burlingame, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Burlingame
Plane
When flying to Burlingame, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlingame include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Burlingame departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burlingame. The train journey from Burlingame to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 58m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Burlingame is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 24 km from Burlingame. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Burlingame using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Burlingame takes 40 km and will cost you around $9. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Burlingame
Where to stay in popular areas of Burlingame
Most booked hotels in Burlingame
Renting a car in Burlingame
Renting a car in Burlingame costs $75 per day, on average. NU Car, Ace and Airport Van are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Burlingame is the Airport Van branch at 820 Malcom Road, which is 3 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Burlingame (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 Burlingame is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Burlingame
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$29/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$32/day