Coming to and going from Victoria and how to get around once you’re here!
RIDE SHARING
At this point in time, there is only one ride-share company registered in Victoria - Uber. PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION
WHERE TO RENT A MOTORCYCLE OR SCOOTER
If you want to tour around Victoria or Vancouver Island while visiting - and feel a bit more adventurous than driving a car or truck, here are some other options: CYCLE BC RENTALS 685 HUMBOLT ST. PH#: 250-380-2453 EMAIL: INFO@CYCLEBC.CA FOX MOTO RENT - 10223C MCDONALD PK RD, SIDNEY, BC PH#: 250-516-7591 SOL PARADISO X
CAR RENTALS AT THE AIRPORT
If you're flying into Victoria, here are options to rent a vehicle at the airport: Avis 1640 Electra Blvd. Ph#: 250-656-6033 Budget 1640 Electra Blvd. Ph#: 250-953-5300 Enterprise Rent-a-Car (offsite) 9429 Canora Rd. Ph#: 250-655-7368 Hertz 1640 Electra Ph#: 250-657-0380
CAR RENTALS
While in Victoria you might wish to rent a vehicle to tour around either the city or the island while you're here. Here are some options for vehicle rentals: Avis 1001 Douglas St., Ph#: 250-386-8468 Budget Car & Truck Rentals 3657 Harriet Rd./2224 Douglas St./757 Douglas St., Ph#: 250-953-5300 Enterprise Rent-a-Car 2507 Government St., Ph#:
MILL BAY FERRY
MILL BAY - BRENTWOOD BAY FERRY As of August 24, masks are required to be worn at all times at terminals and on board vessels. Driving 'up-island' on the Malahat is one of the most scenic drives on the island. I would certainly recommend driving north from Victoria up the Malahat to whatever destination you
TAXI CABS
Victoria has several local taxi cab companies. BLUEBIRD CABS - PH#: 250-382-2222 ESQUIMALT SAANICH TAXI - PH#: 250-386-7766 SIDNEY TAXI - PH#: 250-656-6666 UPTOWN TAXI - PH#: 250-888-3000 VICTORIA TAXI - PH#: 250-383-7111 YELLOW CABS - PH#: 250-381-2222
BUS SERVICE OUT-OF-TOWN
Bus Transportation from Victoria to other Vancouver Island Destinations If you're looking for easy, convenient and less expensive ways to get around Vanvouver Island, there are some very good bus services running on the island that will get you pretty much any community you may wish to visit as well as the various ferry terminals
Traveling with children in cars in BC
While in Victoria, does your child require a car seat? Check your childs' weight to ensure that they are in the right car seat. In B.C., children must be in a rear-facing car seat until they are one year old and at least 20 lbs (9kg). After their first birthday, toddlers weighing 20-40 lbs (9kg
Weather/Driving Conditions around Victoria, BC
For information on weather & driving conditions in and around Victoria Island Weather: Environment Canada - click HERE for Victoria. For other cities, click on the link 'access city' on their website. Marine Weather: Environment Canada - click HERE for forecasts around Vancouver Island. Road Conditions: Click HERE for road conditions around Vancouver Island, including
Fuel-Gas/Diesel/Propane Purchase in Victoria, BC
Everything you need to know about fuel in Victoria including gas/diesel/propane Gas stations are plentiful and there's really no need to shop around for cheaper gas prices as most stations in Victoria all sell at similar prices. You may find that if you're driving up-island (Duncan, Nanaimo or points North) gas is often a bit