With a population of 21,282, Port Alberni is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Port Alberni deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Alberni in August, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 12.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Port Alberni, with an average rainfall of 1″.
Although Port Alberni doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comox (YQQ), which is located 33 miles from Port Alberni. The shortest flight to Port Alberni from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 7h 11m.
Another option to get to Port Alberni is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 76 miles from Port Alberni. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
Renting a car in Port Alberni costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Port Alberni.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Port Alberni (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Port Alberni, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.