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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Port Coquitlam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Coquitlam

With a population of 58,000, Port Coquitlam 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Port Coquitlam has to offer.

Where to Eat in Port Coquitlam

If you’re looking for affordable options, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Port Coquitlam (5100-2850 Shaughnessy St) and De Dutch - Port Coquitlam (2748 Lougheed Hwy #200) are great picks.

When to visit Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam in March
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Coquitlam in March
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Port Coquitlam

Plane

Although Port Coquitlam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 15 miles from Port Coquitlam.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Port Coquitlam, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Port Coquitlam 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 Port Coquitlam is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 15 miles from Port Coquitlam. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Port Coquitlam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 15 miles from Port Coquitlam.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Port Coquitlam, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Port Coquitlam 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 Port Coquitlam is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 15 miles from Port Coquitlam. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

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

Airports near Port Coquitlam

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Port Coquitlam

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 Port Coquitlam

Most booked hotels in Port Coquitlam

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Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 559 reviews)
$149+
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Civic Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 520 reviews)
$191+
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Poco Inn and Suites Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.8, 149 reviews)
$141+
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Ramada by Wyndham Surrey/Langley
2 stars
Good (7, 561 reviews)
$109+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Surrey
2 stars
Good (6.9, 489 reviews)
$109+
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Ramada by Wyndham Coquitlam
2 stars
Good (6, 1175 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Port Coquitlam

Renting a car in Port Coquitlam costs $31 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Port Coquitlam.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Port Coquitlam (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 Port Coquitlam is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Port Coquitlam costs $31 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Port Coquitlam.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Port Coquitlam (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 Port Coquitlam is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Port Coquitlam

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