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Port Alberni travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Alberni

With a population of 21,282, Port Alberni is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Port Alberni deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Port Alberni

Port Alberni in October
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Alberni in October
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Alberni in August, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, 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 November, when precipitation is around 12.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Port Alberni, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Port Alberni

Plane

Although Port Alberni doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comox (YQQ), which is located 33 miles from Port Alberni. The shortest flight to Port Alberni from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Port Alberni is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 76 miles from Port Alberni. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

Although Port Alberni doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comox (YQQ), which is located 33 miles from Port Alberni. The shortest flight to Port Alberni from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Port Alberni is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 76 miles from Port Alberni. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Port Alberni

YAZTofino Long Beach
YQQComox
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Port Alberni

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 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 Port Alberni

Most booked hotels in Port Alberni

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Sproat Lake Landing Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 21 reviews)
$150+
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Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 453 reviews)
$127+
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Timberlodge RV & Campground
2 stars
Good (7.6, 362 reviews)
$66+
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The Hospitality Inn
3 stars
Good (7, 918 reviews)
$92+
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Bluebird Motel
3 stars
Good (6.3, 499 reviews)
$61+
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Sunset Motel
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 356 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Port Alberni

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Port Alberni (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 Port Alberni (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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