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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ladysmith travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ladysmith

With a population of 8,740, Ladysmith 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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ladysmith has to offer.

When to visit Ladysmith

Ladysmith in October
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ladysmith in October
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ladysmith in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ladysmith, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Ladysmith

Plane

When flying to Ladysmith, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 8 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ladysmith, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 61 km from Ladysmith. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ladysmith, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Ladysmith takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

When flying to Ladysmith, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 8 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ladysmith, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 61 km from Ladysmith. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ladysmith, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Ladysmith takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Ladysmith

YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt
ZNANanaimo Harbour

Airlines serving Ladysmith

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 Ladysmith

Average rates range from around $167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $721 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ladysmith

Most booked hotels in Ladysmith

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Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 459 reviews)
$125+
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Guest Suites on Benvenuto
3 stars
Excellent (9, 230 reviews)
$118+
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Kiwi Cove Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 358 reviews)
$161+
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Rae Leigh Heights Bnb
4 stars
Excellent (9, 107 reviews)
$114+
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Quality Inn Waddling Dog
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 536 reviews)
$132+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 522 reviews)
$132+
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Renting a car in Ladysmith

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Ladysmith (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 Ladysmith (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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