Van Nuys travel guide

Van Nuys Tourism | Van Nuys Guide

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 5 miles 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 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Van Nuys. The train journey from Van Nuys to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip. The train station in Van Nuys is called Van Nuys, and is located 1.5 miles 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 12 miles from Van Nuys. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Van Nuys, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Van Nuys takes 90 miles and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

When flying to Van Nuys, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 5 miles 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 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Van Nuys. The train journey from Van Nuys to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip. The train station in Van Nuys is called Van Nuys, and is located 1.5 miles 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 12 miles from Van Nuys. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Van Nuys, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Van Nuys takes 90 miles and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Van Nuys

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Van Nuys

Average rates range from around $148 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, 415 reviews)
$251+
Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1903 reviews)
$270+
Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4177 reviews)
$295+
Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2109 reviews)
$154+
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1245 reviews)
$166+
Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1469 reviews)
$149+

Renting a car in Van Nuys

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Van Nuys, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Van Nuys costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Van Nuys.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Van Nuys, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.