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, Wolf In The Fog (150 Fourth Street) and Ice House Oyster Bar (81 West St) are great picks.

When to visit Tofino

Tofino in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tofino in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 202
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 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 Thrifty, 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.

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 Thrifty, 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.

Airports near Tofino

YBLCampbell River
YAZTofino Long Beach
YQQComox

Airlines serving Tofino

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Pacific Coastal
Good (5 reviews)
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Excellent (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tofino

Average rates range from around C$ 281 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,105 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Duffin Cove Resort and Tofino Motel Harborview.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tofino

Most booked hotels in Tofino

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Pacific Sands Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 519+
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Hotel Zed Tofino
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 339+
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Middle Beach Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 270+
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Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 359+
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Tofino Resort + Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 243+
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Schooner Motel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 176+
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Renting a car in Tofino

Renting a car in Tofino costs C$ 89 per day, on average, or C$ 179 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Tofino is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Buick Lucerne or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tofino costs C$ 89 per day, on average, or C$ 179 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Tofino is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Buick Lucerne or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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