Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Courtenay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Courtenay

With a population of 32,793, Courtenay is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Courtenay has to offer.

Where to Eat in Courtenay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Timber Room Grill at Crown Isle (399A Clubhouse Drive) and Match Eatery & Public House - Courtenay (361 Hunt Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Courtenay

Courtenay in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Courtenay in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Courtenay

Plane

When flying to Courtenay, you’ll arrive at Comox (YQQ), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Courtenay from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 4h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Courtenay is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 89 miles from Courtenay. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Courtenay, you’ll arrive at Comox (YQQ), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Courtenay from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 4h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Courtenay is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 89 miles from Courtenay. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Courtenay

YPWPowell River
YBLCampbell River
YQQComox

Airlines serving Courtenay

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,642 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
Condor
Good (390 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,200 reviews)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Excellent (20 reviews)
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Excellent (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Courtenay

Most booked hotels in Courtenay

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Kye Bay BnB - A Place to Breathe
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 293 reviews)
$138+
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Old House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 698 reviews)
$137+
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Bayview Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 814 reviews)
$80+
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Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 550 reviews)
$101+
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Serenity Bed and Breakfast
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 59 reviews)
$90+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Courtenay - Comox By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 212 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Courtenay

Renting a car in Courtenay costs $36 per day, on average, or $107 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Courtenay.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Courtenay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. Full-size (Ford Transit Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Courtenay, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Courtenay costs $36 per day, on average, or $107 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Courtenay.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Courtenay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. Full-size (Ford Transit Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Courtenay, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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