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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, 94th Aero Squadron - Van Nuys (16320 Raymer Ave) and Swiss Chef (13727 Victory Boulevard) are great picks.
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″.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.