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

Tofino travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tofino

With a population of 1,655, Tofino is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tofino deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Tofino

If you’re looking for affordable options, Roar (1258 Pacifc Rim Highway) and The Great Room- Long Beach Lodge Resort (1411 Pacific Rim Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Tofino

Tofino in November
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tofino in November
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tofino in August, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 16.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Tofino, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Tofino

Plane

When flying to Tofino, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Tofino from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 6h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Tofino is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 126 miles from Tofino. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Tofino, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Tofino from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 6h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Tofino is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 126 miles from Tofino. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Tofino

YBLCampbell River
YAZTofino Long Beach
YQQComox

Airlines serving Tofino

KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,126 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,496 reviews)
Condor
Good (427 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,350 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (243 reviews)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Excellent (22 reviews)
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Excellent (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tofino

Most booked hotels in Tofino

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Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1790 reviews)
$315+
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Hotel Zed Tofino
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 764 reviews)
$279+
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Whalers Guesthouse
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 208 reviews)
$168+
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Tofino Resort and Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1033 reviews)
$289+
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Schooner Motel
3 stars
Good (6.2, 924 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Tofino

Renting a car in Tofino costs $86 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 73% cheaper than airport locations in Tofino.

Expect to pay $5.79 per gallon in Tofino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $69.50 and $92.67. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tofino, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tofino costs $86 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 73% cheaper than airport locations in Tofino.

Expect to pay $5.79 per gallon in Tofino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $69.50 and $92.67. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tofino, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

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