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

Gabriola travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gabriola

Gabriola is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gabriola to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gabriola

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gabriola in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Gabriola, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Gabriola

Plane

When flying to Gabriola, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gabriola, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Gabriola to Everett takes 3h 09m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $48 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gabriola is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 34 miles from Gabriola. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gabriola, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Gabriola takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gabriola, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gabriola, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Gabriola to Everett takes 3h 09m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $48 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gabriola is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 34 miles from Gabriola. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gabriola, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Gabriola takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Gabriola

YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt
ZNANanaimo Harbour

Airlines serving Gabriola

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gabriola

Most booked hotels in Gabriola

Nomadic Bull B&B
1 star
Excellent (9.5, 41 reviews)
$72+
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Coast Bastion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1133 reviews)
$155+
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Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 231 reviews)
$135+
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Harbour Light Motel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1386 reviews)
$74+
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Painted Turtle Guesthouse
1 star
Good (7.5, 750 reviews)
$46+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1395 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Gabriola

Renting a car in Gabriola costs $43 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Gabriola.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Gabriola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Renting a car in Gabriola costs $43 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Gabriola.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Gabriola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

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