Vancouver travel guide
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You're Going to Love Vancouver
With a population of 161,791, Vancouver is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Vancouver deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Vancouver
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lapellah Restaurant (2520 Columbia House Blvd. Suite 108) and McGrath's Fish House - Vancouver (12501 SE 2nd Cir) are great picks.
When to visit Vancouver
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vancouver in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Vancouver, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Vancouver
Plane
When flying to Vancouver, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Vancouver include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Vancouver departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 17m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vancouver. The train journey from Vancouver to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 59m trip. The train station in Vancouver is called Vancouver, and is located 1.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Vancouver is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 137 miles from Vancouver. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vancouver, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Vancouver takes 185 miles and will cost you around $25. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 875 miles.
Airports near Vancouver
Airlines serving Vancouver
Where to stay in popular areas of Vancouver
Most booked hotels in Vancouver
Renting a car in Vancouver
Renting a car in Vancouver costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Vancouver.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Vancouver (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Vancouver is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Vancouver
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$42/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$44/day