Castlegar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Castlegar

With a population of 8,715, Castlegar is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Castlegar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Castlegar

If you’re looking for affordable options, Element Club Bar Grill (292 Columbia Avenue) and The Nineteenth (1602 Aaron Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Castlegar

Castlegar in December
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castlegar in December
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Castlegar in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Castlegar, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Castlegar

Plane

When flying to Castlegar, you’ll arrive at Castlegar (YCG), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Castlegar from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 14h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Castlegar is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 200 miles from Castlegar. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

When flying to Castlegar, you’ll arrive at Castlegar (YCG), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Castlegar from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 14h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Castlegar is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 200 miles from Castlegar. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Castlegar

Airlines serving Castlegar

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,719 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (976 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (674 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
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Where to stay in Castlegar

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sandman Hotel Castlegar and Chameleon Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Castlegar

Most booked hotels in Castlegar

Genelle House B&B Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 82 reviews)
$112+
Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 146 reviews)
$135+
Ray Lyn Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 280 reviews)
$86+
Glenwood Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.8, 213 reviews)
$105+
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar
2 stars
Good (7.7, 400 reviews)
$98+
Super 8 by Wyndham Castlegar BC
2 stars
Good (7.6, 133 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Castlegar

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Castlegar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Castlegar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.