Coquitlam travel guide
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You're Going to Love Coquitlam
With a population of 114,565, Coquitlam is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coquitlam has to offer.
Where to Eat in Coquitlam
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rio Brazilian Steakhouse - Coquitlam (2729 Barnett Hwy) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Coquitlam (130 - 2991 Lougheed Hwy) are great picks.
When to visit Coquitlam
How to Get to Coquitlam
Plane
Although Coquitlam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 16 miles from Coquitlam.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Coquitlam, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Coquitlam to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $25 for a 4h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Coquitlam is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 16 miles from Coquitlam. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coquitlam, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Coquitlam takes 165 miles and will cost you around $100. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 211 miles.
Airlines serving Coquitlam
Where to stay in popular areas of Coquitlam
Most booked hotels in Coquitlam
Renting a car in Coquitlam
Renting a car in Coquitlam costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Coquitlam.
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Coquitlam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Coquitlam is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Coquitlam
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$25/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$25/day