Parksville travel guide
Parksville Tourism | Parksville Guide
You're Going to Love Parksville
With a population of 21.150, Parksville is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Parksville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Parksville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parksville in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Parksville, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Parksville
Plane
Although Parksville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 44 km from Parksville.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Parksville, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Parksville 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.
Car
Another option to get to Parksville is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 87 km from Parksville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Parksville, including Rider Express, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Parksville takes 113 km and will cost you around $23. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Parksville
Where to stay in Parksville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Coast Parksville Hotel and Travelodge by Wyndham Parksville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Parksville
Most booked hotels in Parksville
Renting a car in Parksville
Renting a car in Parksville costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Parksville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parksville, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.