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

Parksville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Parksville

With a population of 21,150, Parksville 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 Parksville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Parksville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bayside Restaurant and Lounge (240 Dogwood St) and The Beach Club Resort Restaurant & Lounge (181 Beachside Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Parksville

Parksville in January
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parksville in January
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parksville in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Parksville, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Parksville

Plane

Although Parksville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 27 miles from Parksville.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Parksville, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Parksville 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 Parksville is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 54 miles from Parksville. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Parksville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 27 miles from Parksville.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Parksville, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Parksville 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 Parksville is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 54 miles from Parksville. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

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

Airports near Parksville

YVRVancouver Intl
YQQComox
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Parksville

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 Parksville

Most booked hotels in Parksville

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Casa Grande Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 623 reviews)
$115+
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Buena Vista by the Sea
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 574 reviews)
$111+
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Coast Parksville Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1426 reviews)
$98+
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The Beach Club Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1141 reviews)
$192+
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Ocean Crest Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 572 reviews)
$99+
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Qualicum Beach Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 769 reviews)
$157+
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Renting a car in Parksville

Renting a car in Parksville costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Parksville (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. The most frequently booked car type in Parksville is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Parksville costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Parksville (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. The most frequently booked car type in Parksville is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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