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. Tofino deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wolf In The Fog (150 Fourth Street) and Ice House Oyster Bar (81 West St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tofino in August, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 16.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Tofino, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
When flying to Tofino, you’ll arrive at Tofino Long Beach (YAZ), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Tofino from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 17h 50m.
Another option to get to Tofino is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 203 km from Tofino. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
The most popular bus station is Tofino Co-Op Parking Lot, located 0.6 km from downtown Tofino. Tofino Tourism is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.
Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,096 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tofino Paddlers Inn and Duffin Cove Resort.
Renting a car in Tofino costs $88 per day, on average, or $176 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 53% cheaper than airport locations in Tofino.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Tofino (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 Tofino is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 12% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.