White Rock travel guide
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You're Going to Love White Rock
With a population of 66,450, White Rock is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. White Rock deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in White Rock
If you’re looking for affordable options, Onyx Steakhouse and Lounge - White Rock (1225 Johnston Road) and Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar (15223 Pacific Ave Unit 1) are great picks.
When to visit White Rock
Looking for warm weather? Then head to White Rock in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in White Rock, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to White Rock
Plane
Although White Rock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Abbotsford (YXX), which is located 31 km from White Rock.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving White Rock, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from White Rock to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $71 for a 7h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to White Rock is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 36 km from White Rock. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Rock, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to White Rock takes 314 km and will cost you around $47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 805 km.
Airlines serving White Rock
Where to stay in White Rock
Average rates range from around $108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $207 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of White Rock
Most booked hotels in White Rock
Renting a car in White Rock
Renting a car in White Rock costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in White Rock.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in White Rock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in White Rock is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.