Victoria travel guide
Victoria Tourism | Victoria Guide
You're Going to Love Victoria
Victoria is a must-see destination in Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Victoria to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Victoria
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Victoria in July, 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 January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Victoria, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.
How to Get to Victoria
Plane
Although Victoria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottetown (YYG), which is located 29 km from Victoria. Moncton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Transat, Delta, Sunwing Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Victoria from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 12m.
Car
Another option to get to Victoria is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 175 km from Victoria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Halifax.
Airlines serving Victoria
Where to stay in popular areas of Victoria
Renting a car in Victoria
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Victoria (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.