Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ucluelet has to offer.

When to visit Ucluelet

Ucluelet in January
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ucluelet in January
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ucluelet in August, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 464 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ucluelet, with an average rainfall of 72 mm.

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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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ucluelet is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 112 miles from Ucluelet. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, 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 centre.

Car

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

Airports near Ucluelet

YBLCampbell River
YQQComox
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Ucluelet

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,283 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,126 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,566 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
Condor
Good (401 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,292 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 $380 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ucluelet Wildwood Inn and Island West Resort-Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ucluelet

Most booked hotels in Ucluelet

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Bayshore Waterfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$308+
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Ucluelet Wildwood Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Pacific Rim Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$260+
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Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$172+
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West Coast Motel On The Harbour
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Hiring a car in Ucluelet

Expect to pay $2.01 per litre in Ucluelet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.07 and $32.09.

Expect to pay $2.01 per litre in Ucluelet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.07 and $32.09.