With a population of 48,000, North Vancouver is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything North Vancouver has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Arms Reach Bistro (4390 Gallant Avenue) and Catch 122 Cafe & Bistro (128 Carrie Cates Court) are great picks.
When flying to North Vancouver, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 10 miles from the city center.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving North Vancouver, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from North Vancouver to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $65 for a 7h 32m trip.
Another option to get to North Vancouver is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 3 miles from North Vancouver. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to North Vancouver, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Bellingham, the bus ride to North Vancouver takes 80 miles and will cost you around $32. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 195 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge Inn & Suites and SureStay Hotel by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano.
Renting a car in North Vancouver costs $28 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 83% cheaper than airport locations in North Vancouver.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in North Vancouver (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. The most frequently booked car type in North Vancouver is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$26/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$26/day