Sidney travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sidney
Sidney is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sidney deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Sidney
If you’re looking for affordable options, Riva (2537 Beacon Ave) and Sea Glass Waterfront Grill (2320 Harbour Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Sidney
How to Get to Sidney
Plane
When flying to Sidney, you’ll arrive at Victoria Intl (YYJ), which is located 1 mile from the city center.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Sidney, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sidney 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 Sidney is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 46 miles from Sidney. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sidney, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sidney takes 165 miles and will cost you around $100. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 211 miles.
Airlines serving Sidney
Where to stay in Sidney
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Cedarwood Inn & Suites and Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sidney
Most booked hotels in Sidney
Renting a car in Sidney
Renting a car in Sidney costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Sidney (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 Sidney is Full-size (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.