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, Wolf In The Fog (150 Fourth Street) and Ice House Oyster Bar (81 West St) are great picks.

When to visit Tofino

Tofino in February
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tofino in February
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 25h 01m.

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 Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tofino Co-Op Parking Lot, located 0.4 miles from downtown Tofino. Tofino Tourism is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

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 25h 01m.

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 Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tofino Co-Op Parking Lot, located 0.4 miles from downtown Tofino. Tofino Tourism is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Tofino

YBLCampbell River
YAZTofino Long Beach
YQQComox

Airlines serving Tofino

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (907 reviews)
Condor
Good (366 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,095 reviews)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Excellent (9 reviews)
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Excellent (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tofino

Average rates range from around $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $798 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tofino

Most booked hotels in Tofino

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Hotel Zed Tofino
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 740 reviews)
$119+
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Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1720 reviews)
$204+
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Mackenzie Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 790 reviews)
$136+
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Whalers on the Point Guesthouse
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 186 reviews)
$133+
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Tofino Resort & Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 976 reviews)
$118+
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Schooner Motel
3 stars
Good (6.1, 800 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Tofino

Renting a car in Tofino costs $97 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Tofino is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Buick Lucerne or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tofino costs $97 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Tofino is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Buick Lucerne or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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