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

Hornby Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hornby Island

With a population of 1,100, Hornby Island is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hornby Island has to offer.

When to visit Hornby Island

Hornby Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hornby Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hornby Island

Plane

Although Hornby Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comox (YQQ), which is located 17 miles from Hornby Island. The shortest flight to Hornby Island from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Hornby Island is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 71 miles from Hornby Island. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

Although Hornby Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comox (YQQ), which is located 17 miles from Hornby Island. The shortest flight to Hornby Island from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Hornby Island is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 71 miles from Hornby Island. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Hornby Island

YPWPowell River
YQQComox
ZNANanaimo Harbour

Airlines serving Hornby Island

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Excellent (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hornby Island

Renting a car in Hornby Island

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Hornby Island (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.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Hornby Island (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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