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When to visit
How to get there
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Prince Rupert travel guide

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You're Going to Love Prince Rupert

With a population of 14,708, Prince Rupert is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Prince Rupert deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert in March
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Prince Rupert in March
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Prince Rupert in August, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 14.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Prince Rupert, with an average rainfall of 4.3″.

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How to Get to Prince Rupert

Plane

When flying to Prince Rupert, you’ll arrive at Prince Rupert Digby Island (YPR), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Prince Rupert from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 6h 25m.

Plane

When flying to Prince Rupert, you’ll arrive at Prince Rupert Digby Island (YPR), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Prince Rupert from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 6h 25m.

Airports near Prince Rupert

ZMTMasset
YXTTerrace
YPRPrince Rupert Digby Island

Airlines serving Prince Rupert

Lufthansa
Good (8,124 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,990 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,945 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,319 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,479 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,866 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (833 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,399 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Good (31 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (246 reviews)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Excellent (22 reviews)
Central Mountain Air
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Prince Rupert

Most booked hotels in Prince Rupert

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Crest Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 523 reviews)
$196+
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Eagle Close Executive B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 449 reviews)
$94+
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Black Rooster Guesthouse
3 stars
Good (7.8, 550 reviews)
$133+
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Highliner Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.1, 412 reviews)
$127+
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Pacific Inn
3 stars
Good (7, 652 reviews)
$160+
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Moby Dick Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, 531 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Prince Rupert

Renting a car in Prince Rupert costs $105 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Prince Rupert (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34. Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Prince Rupert, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Prince Rupert costs $105 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Prince Rupert (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34. Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Prince Rupert, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

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