Fly In & Grab Car Rental

By Air — The Fastest Way

The fastest way to Vancouver Island is by air with Harbour Air, Air Canada, WestJet, and Pacific Coastal. 

Harbour Air Seaplanes (www.harbourair.com)

• Floatplane routes from downtown Vancouver → Victoria, Nanaimo, Tofino, and Sechelt

• Avg flight time: 35–50 mins

• Tips: amazing aerial views — best for day trips or fast getaways

Air Canada / WestJet / Pacific Coastal

• Fly into Victoria (YYJ), Nanaimo (YCD), or Comox (YQQ)

• Connections from Vancouver (YVR) or Calgary (YYC)
  

By Car Rental

Book a vehicle that suits your needs for traveling this beautiful island in comfort and safety.  These are the car rentals available on Vancouver Island. Having a vehicle on the island is necessary as it is very spread out, and many rural areas don’t have cell service. Make sure to shop around for the best deal. If renting a truck to head off to the backroads, note that insurance will not cover any damages.

• Budget Rent A Car
  Enterprise

• National Car Rental 

• Turo

Tip: gas up before boarding the ferry — prices on the island can be higher