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

Qualicum Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Qualicum Beach has to offer.

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When to visit Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Qualicum Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Qualicum Beach

Plane

Although Qualicum Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comox (YQQ), which is located 51 km from Qualicum Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Qualicum Beach is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 97 km from Qualicum Beach. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

Although Qualicum Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comox (YQQ), which is located 51 km from Qualicum Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Qualicum Beach is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 97 km from Qualicum Beach. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Qualicum Beach

YPWPowell River
YQQComox
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Qualicum Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,991 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,476 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Condor
Good (517 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,410 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (246 reviews)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Excellent (23 reviews)
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Excellent (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Qualicum Beach

Most booked hotels in Qualicum Beach

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Crown Mansion Boutique Hotel & Villas
3 stars
Excellent (9, 446 reviews)
$169+
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Casa Grande Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 838 reviews)
$137+
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Buena Vista by the Sea
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 639 reviews)
$102+
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Qualicum Beach Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 850 reviews)
$215+
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The Beach Club Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1238 reviews)
$211+
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Ocean Crest Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 602 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Qualicum Beach

Renting a car in Qualicum Beach costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 50% cheaper than airport locations in Qualicum Beach.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Qualicum Beach (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.

Renting a car in Qualicum Beach costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 50% cheaper than airport locations in Qualicum Beach.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Qualicum Beach (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.