Victoria travel guide
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You're Going to Love Victoria
With a population of 289.625, Victoria is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Victoria to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Victoria
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Victoria. These include popular favourites such as Ugly Duckling (543 Fisgard St), Saveur Restaurant (658 Herald St) and Friends of Dorothy (537 Johnson St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House (1001 Wharf Street) and Little Jumbo Restaurant & Bar (506 Fort St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Collective Wine Bar & Kitchen (107-230 Cook St) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Millstream (2401 E Millstream Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Victoria.
When to visit Victoria
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Victoria in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 153 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Victoria, with an average rainfall of 18 mm.
How to Get to Victoria
Plane
Victoria is served by 2 airports: Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base (YWH) and Victoria Intl (YYJ). The closest to the city centre of Victoria is Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base, which is located 1 km from the city centre. Further away is Victoria Intl, 25 km from the centre of Victoria.
Train
Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Victoria Bus Station is the busiest station in Victoria. Another popular train station is Victoria Ferry, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Victoria is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 97 km from Victoria. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Victoria using BC Ferries Connector or Bus. The most popular bus station is Victoria Douglas at Finlayson, located 2.0 km from the city centre of Victoria. Victoria Douglas at Discovery is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Victoria
Where to stay in Victoria
Average rates range from around ₹ 14,551 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,174 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cherry Tree Inn Victoria and Helm's Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Victoria, with prices from ₹ 1,001 to ₹ 102,142 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Victoria are about 14% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - In Victoria’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Swans Brewery, Pub and Hotel, The Magnolia Hotel & Spa and Hotel Rialto.
James Bay - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Pendray Inn and Tea House, The Embassy Inn and Royal Scot Hotel & Suites. The average nightly price for a double room in James Bay is ₹ 9,316.
Where to stay in popular areas of Victoria
Most booked hotels in Victoria
Hiring a car in Victoria
Avis, Budget and National are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Victoria is the Hertz branch at 1640 Electra Blvd, which is 24 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 119 per litre in Victoria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,431 and ₹ 1,908. The most frequently booked car type in Victoria is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.