West Vancouver travel guide
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You're Going to Love West Vancouver
With a population of 42,694, West Vancouver is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Vancouver deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in West Vancouver
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mangia E Bevi (2222 Marine Drive) and Ancora Ambleside (4-1351 Bellevue Ave) are great picks.
When to visit West Vancouver
How to Get to West Vancouver
Plane
When flying to West Vancouver, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 9 miles from the city center.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving West Vancouver, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 4 miles from West Vancouver. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Vancouver, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to West Vancouver takes 165 miles and will cost you around $100. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 211 miles.
Airlines serving West Vancouver
Where to stay in West Vancouver
Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of West Vancouver
Most booked hotels in West Vancouver
Renting a car in West Vancouver
Renting a car in West Vancouver costs $35 per day, on average, or $69 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 56% cheaper than airport locations in West Vancouver.
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in West Vancouver (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 West Vancouver is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.