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

Ucluelet travel guide

Ucluelet Tourism | Ucluelet Guide

You're Going to Love Ucluelet

With a population of 1,566, Ucluelet is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ucluelet deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ucluelet

Ucluelet in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ucluelet in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ucluelet in August, when the average temperature is 59 °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 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 18.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ucluelet, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Ucluelet

Plane

When flying to Ucluelet, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ucluelet from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 10h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Ucluelet is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 112 miles from Ucluelet. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Ucluelet, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ucluelet from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 10h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Ucluelet is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 112 miles from Ucluelet. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Ucluelet

YBLCampbell River
YQQComox
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Ucluelet

Lufthansa
Good (8,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,820 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,188 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,236 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,488 reviews)
Condor
Good (445 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,361 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (244 reviews)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Excellent (22 reviews)
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Excellent (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ucluelet

Average rates range from around $316 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $578 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ucluelet

Most booked hotels in Ucluelet

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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1697 reviews)
$253+
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Waters Edge Shoreside Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1515 reviews)
$201+
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Ucluelet Wildwood Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 888 reviews)
$232+
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Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1620 reviews)
$214+
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Pacific Rim Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1177 reviews)
$183+
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Island West Resort
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 336 reviews)
$134+
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Renting a car in Ucluelet

Renting a car in Ucluelet costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 181% cheaper than airport locations in Ucluelet.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Ucluelet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ucluelet, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ucluelet costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 181% cheaper than airport locations in Ucluelet.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Ucluelet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ucluelet, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.