Ladysmith travel guide

Ladysmith Tourism | Ladysmith Guide

You're Going to Love Ladysmith

With a population of 8,740, Ladysmith 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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ladysmith has to offer.

When to visit Ladysmith

Ladysmith in October
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ladysmith in October
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ladysmith in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ladysmith, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Ladysmith

Plane

When flying to Ladysmith, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 5 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ladysmith, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Ladysmith to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $54 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ladysmith is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 38 miles from Ladysmith. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ladysmith, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Ladysmith takes 70 miles and will cost you around $45. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ladysmith, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 5 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ladysmith, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Ladysmith to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $54 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ladysmith is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 38 miles from Ladysmith. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ladysmith, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Ladysmith takes 70 miles and will cost you around $45. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Ladysmith

Airlines serving Ladysmith

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,237 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,783 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ladysmith

Most booked hotels in Ladysmith

Rae Leigh Heights Bnb
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 74 reviews)
$153+
Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 337 reviews)
$151+
Kiwi Cove Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 240 reviews)
$163+
Guest Suites on Benvenuto
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 180 reviews)
$124+
Quality Inn Waddling Dog
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 507 reviews)
$190+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 475 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Ladysmith

Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Ladysmith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37.

Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Ladysmith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37.