Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

Where to Eat in Tofino

If you’re looking for affordable options, Roar (1258 Pacifc Rim Highway) and The Great Room- Long Beach Lodge Resort (1411 Pacific Rim Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Tofino

Tofino in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tofino in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 196
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Tofino

Plane

When flying to Tofino, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Tofino departs from Vancouver and takes around 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Tofino is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 126 miles from Tofino. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tofino Co-Op Parking Lot, located 0.4 miles from downtown Tofino. Tofino Tourism is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Tofino, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Tofino departs from Vancouver and takes around 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Tofino is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 126 miles from Tofino. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tofino Co-Op Parking Lot, located 0.4 miles from downtown Tofino. Tofino Tourism is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Tofino

YBLCampbell River
YAZTofino Long Beach
YQQComox

Airlines serving Tofino

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,450 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,665 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (934 reviews)
Condor
Good (389 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,162 reviews)
Pacific Coastal
Excellent (16 reviews)
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Excellent (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tofino

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

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Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 227+
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Hotel Zed Tofino
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Mackenzie Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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Whalers Guesthouse
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Tofino Resort & Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Schooner Motel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 113+
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Renting a car in Tofino

Renting a car in Tofino costs C$ 104 per day, on average, or C$ 209 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.57 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$ 18.84 and C$ 25.11. 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 Economy rental cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tofino costs C$ 104 per day, on average, or C$ 209 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.57 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$ 18.84 and C$ 25.11. 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 Economy rental cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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