With a population of 114,565, Coquitlam is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coquitlam has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rio Brazilian Steakhouse - Coquitlam (2729 Barnett Hwy) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Coquitlam (130 - 2991 Lougheed Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Coquitlam (2745 Barnet Hwy) and On & Off Kitchen + Bar (2662 Austin Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Coquitlam.
Although Coquitlam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 16 miles from Coquitlam.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Coquitlam, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Coquitlam to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $63 for a 7h 32m trip.
Another option to get to Coquitlam is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 16 miles from Coquitlam. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coquitlam, including Bus, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Coquitlam takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 208 miles.
Renting a car in Coquitlam costs $38 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Coquitlam.
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Coquitlam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Coquitlam is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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