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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
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.
Average rates range from around C$ 218 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 934 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tofino Paddlers Inn and Duffin Cove Resort.
Renting a car in Tofino costs C$ 126 per day, on average, or C$ 253 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.78 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$ 21.36 and C$ 28.48. Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tofino, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.
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