Tofino travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tofino
With a population of 1.655, Tofino is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tofino deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Tofino
Shopping
Other activities
Where to Eat in Tofino
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wolf In The Fog (150 Fourth Street) and Ice House Oyster Bar (81 West St) are great picks.
When to visit Tofino
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tofino in August, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 417 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Tofino, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.
How to Get to Tofino
Plane
When flying to Tofino, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 12 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Tofino departs from Vancouver and takes around 46m.
Car
Another option to get to Tofino is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 203 km from Tofino. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Tofino Co-Op Parking Lot, located 0.6 km from downtown Tofino. Tofino Tourism is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Tofino
Where to stay in Tofino
Average rates range from around C$ 300 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,070 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tofino Paddlers Inn and Duffin Cove Resort.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tofino
Most booked hotels in Tofino
Renting a car in Tofino
Renting a car in Tofino costs C$ 123 per day, on average, or C$ 246 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.96 per litre in Tofino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.46 and C$ 31.28. The most frequently booked car type in Tofino is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.