New Westminster travel guide
New Westminster Tourism | New Westminster Guide
You're Going to Love New Westminster
With a population of 58,549, New Westminster is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything New Westminster has to offer.
Where to Eat in New Westminster
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Bavaria Haus (233 - 6th St) and Piva Modern Italian Restaurant (787 Columbia Street) are great picks.
When to visit New Westminster
How to Get to New Westminster
Plane
When flying to New Westminster, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 12 miles from the city center.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Westminster, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from New Westminster to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $54 for a 7h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to New Westminster is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 11 miles from New Westminster. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Westminster, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to New Westminster takes 70 miles and will cost you around $45. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airlines serving New Westminster
Where to stay in popular areas of New Westminster
Most booked hotels in New Westminster
Renting a car in New Westminster
Renting a car in New Westminster costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 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 56% cheaper than airport locations in New Westminster.
Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in New Westminster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in New Westminster is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.