Sidney is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sidney deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Riva (2537 Beacon Ave) and Sea Glass Waterfront Grill (2320 Harbour Rd) are great picks.
When flying to Sidney, you’ll arrive at Victoria Intl (YYJ), which is located 2 km from the city center.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Sidney, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Sidney 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 Sidney is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 73 km from Sidney. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sidney, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Sidney takes 145 km and will cost you around $32. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 314 km.
Renting a car in Sidney costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Sidney (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. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sidney, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.