Ladysmith travel guide

Ladysmith Tourism | Ladysmith Guide

You're Going to Love Ladysmith

With a population of 8,740, Ladysmith 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ladysmith has to offer.

When to visit Ladysmith

Ladysmith in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ladysmith in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ladysmith in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ladysmith, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Ladysmith

Plane

When flying to Ladysmith, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 5 miles from the city center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Ladysmith, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Ladysmith to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $71 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ladysmith is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 38 miles from Ladysmith. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ladysmith, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Ladysmith takes 195 miles and will cost you around $47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 500 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ladysmith, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 5 miles from the city center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Ladysmith, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Ladysmith to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $71 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ladysmith is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 38 miles from Ladysmith. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ladysmith, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Ladysmith takes 195 miles and will cost you around $47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 500 miles.

Airports near Ladysmith

Airlines serving Ladysmith

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ladysmith

Most booked hotels in Ladysmith

Rae Leigh Heights Bnb
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 73 reviews)
$153+
Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 329 reviews)
$140+
Kiwi Cove Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 238 reviews)
$164+
Guest Suites on Benvenuto
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 180 reviews)
$124+
Quality Inn Waddling Dog
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 502 reviews)
$174+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 467 reviews)
$128+

Renting a car in Ladysmith

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Ladysmith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Ladysmith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.