Sidney travel guide
Sidney Tourism | Sidney Guide
You're Going to Love Sidney
Sidney is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sidney deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Sidney
If you’re looking for affordable options, Riva (2537 Beacon Ave) and Sea Glass Waterfront Grill (2320 Harbour Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Sidney
How to Get to Sidney
Plane
When flying to Sidney, you’ll arrive at Victoria Intl (YYJ), which is located 1 mile from the city center.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Sidney, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sidney 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 Sidney is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 46 miles from Sidney. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sidney, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sidney takes 195 miles and will cost you around $47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 500 miles.
Airlines serving Sidney
Where to stay in Sidney
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Cedarwood Inn & Suites and Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sidney
Most booked hotels in Sidney
Renting a car in Sidney
Renting a car in Sidney costs $37 per day, on average, or $74 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 63% cheaper than airport locations in Sidney.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Sidney (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. The most frequently booked car type in Sidney is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.