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