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

White Rock travel guide

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You're Going to Love White Rock

With a population of 66,450, White Rock 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 White Rock has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in White Rock

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Where to Eat in White Rock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Boathouse White Rock (14935 Marine Dr) and Uli's Restaurant (15023 Marine Drive) are great picks.

When to visit White Rock

White Rock in September
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
White Rock in September
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to White Rock in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in White Rock, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to White Rock

Plane

Although White Rock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 19 miles from White Rock.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving White Rock, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from White Rock to Kamloops takes 12h 57m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about $271 for a 60h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to White Rock is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 23 miles from White Rock. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Rock, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to White Rock takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 208 miles.

Plane

Although White Rock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 19 miles from White Rock.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving White Rock, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from White Rock to Kamloops takes 12h 57m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about $271 for a 60h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to White Rock is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 23 miles from White Rock. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Rock, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to White Rock takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 208 miles.

Airports near White Rock

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving White Rock

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,499 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,412 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in White Rock

Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $201 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of White Rock

Most booked hotels in White Rock

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Sunny Island by White Rock B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 155 reviews)
$99+
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Semi Centre House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 389 reviews)
$113+
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Ocean Promenade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1535 reviews)
$94+
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Star of the Sea guest house
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 248 reviews)
$137+
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Grantview Inn
2 stars
Okay (5, 184 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in White Rock

Renting a car in White Rock costs $26 per day, on average, or $79 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in White Rock.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in White Rock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Kia Seltos or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in White Rock, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in White Rock costs $26 per day, on average, or $79 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in White Rock.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in White Rock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Kia Seltos or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in White Rock, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.