Powell River travel guide

Powell River Tourism | Powell River Guide

You're Going to Love Powell River

With a population of 12,779, Powell River is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Powell River deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Powell River

Powell River in October
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Powell River in October
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Powell River in August, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Powell River, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Powell River

Plane

When flying to Powell River, you’ll arrive at Powell River (YPW), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Powell River from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 17h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Powell River is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 122 km from Powell River. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Powell River, you’ll arrive at Powell River (YPW), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Powell River from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 17h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Powell River is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 122 km from Powell River. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Powell River

Airlines serving Powell River

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,921 reviews)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Good (2 reviews)

Where to stay in Powell River

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Old Courthouse Inn and Rodmay Heritage Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Powell River

Most booked hotels in Powell River

Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 222 reviews)
$141+
Westview Centre Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 114 reviews)
$116+
Beach Gardens Resort And Marina
2 stars
Excellent (8, 543 reviews)
$141+
Powell River Town Centre Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 529 reviews)
$141+
Island View Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.3, 151 reviews)
$96+
The Getaway Waterfront Cottage
1 star
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$124+

Renting a car in Powell River

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Powell River (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.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Powell River (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.