Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Tofino travel guide

Tofino Tourism | Tofino Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tofino has to offer.

Where to Eat in Tofino

If you’re looking for affordable options, Roar (1258 Pacifc Rim Highway) and The Great Room- Long Beach Lodge Resort (1411 Pacific Rim Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Tofino

Tofino in February
Estimated hotel price
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tofino in February
Estimated hotel price
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tofino in August, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 417 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Tofino, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.

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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 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tofino is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 203 km from Tofino. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tofino Co-Op Parking Lot, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Tofino. Tofino Tourism is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Tofino, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tofino is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 203 km from Tofino. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tofino Co-Op Parking Lot, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Tofino. Tofino Tourism is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Tofino

YBLCampbell River
YAZTofino Long Beach
YQQComox

Airlines serving Tofino

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (929 reviews)
Condor
Good (387 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,155 reviews)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Excellent (15 reviews)
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Excellent (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tofino

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tofino Paddlers Inn and Duffin Cove Resort.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tofino

Hiring a car in Tofino

Expect to pay $2.00 per litre in Tofino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.00 and $31.99. The most frequently booked car type in Tofino is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Jeep Wrangler or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.00 per litre in Tofino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.00 and $31.99. The most frequently booked car type in Tofino is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Jeep Wrangler or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.