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

Ucluelet travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ucluelet

With a population of 1’566, Ucluelet is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ucluelet deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ucluelet

Ucluelet in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ucluelet in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ucluelet in August, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 464 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ucluelet, with an average rainfall of 72 mm.

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How to Get to Ucluelet

Plane

When flying to Ucluelet, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 22 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Ucluelet departs from Vancouver and takes around 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Ucluelet is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 180 km from Ucluelet. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Ucluelet, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 22 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Ucluelet departs from Vancouver and takes around 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Ucluelet is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 180 km from Ucluelet. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Ucluelet

YBLCampbell River
YQQComox
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Ucluelet

Lufthansa
Good (8,239 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,077 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,225 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,656 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,462 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,315 reviews)
Condor
Good (593 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,445 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (259 reviews)
Pacific Coastal
Excellent (23 reviews)
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Excellent (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ucluelet

Average rates range from around C$ 369 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 443 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ucluelet Wildwood Inn and Island West Resort.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ucluelet

Most booked hotels in Ucluelet

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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 228+
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Ucluelet Wildwood Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Little Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
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Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Pacific Rim Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 222+
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West Coast Motel On The Harbour
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
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Renting a car in Ucluelet

Renting a car in Ucluelet costs C$ 103 per day, on average, or C$ 206 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 101% cheaper than airport locations in Ucluelet.

Expect to pay C$ 2.10 per litre in Ucluelet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 25.17 and C$ 33.56.

Renting a car in Ucluelet costs C$ 103 per day, on average, or C$ 206 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 101% cheaper than airport locations in Ucluelet.

Expect to pay C$ 2.10 per litre in Ucluelet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 25.17 and C$ 33.56.