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You're Going to Love Sidney

Sidney is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sidney deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Sidney

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riva (2537 Beacon Ave) and Atelier by Matt Jackson (9804 Fifth St) are great picks.

When to visit Sidney

Sidney in November
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sidney in November
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sidney

Plane

When flying to Sidney, you’ll arrive at Victoria Intl (YYJ), which is located 2 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Sidney, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Sidney to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $63 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sidney is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 73 km from Sidney. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sidney, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sidney takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 335 km.

Plane

When flying to Sidney, you’ll arrive at Victoria Intl (YYJ), which is located 2 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Sidney, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Sidney to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $63 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sidney is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 73 km from Sidney. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sidney, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sidney takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 335 km.

Airports near Sidney

Airlines serving Sidney

Lufthansa
Good (6,983 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,728 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,574 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,753 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,427 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,632 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,195 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,544 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,072 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,065 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,269 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,846 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,837 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,288 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sidney

Most booked hotels in Sidney

Guest Suites on Benvenuto
3 stars
Excellent (9, 230 reviews)
$118+
The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 449 reviews)
$173+
Rae Leigh Heights Bnb
4 stars
Excellent (9, 105 reviews)
$111+
The Latch Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 140 reviews)
$172+
Quality Inn Waddling Dog
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 528 reviews)
$130+
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 254 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in Sidney

Renting a car in Sidney costs $29 per day, on average, or $59 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Sidney.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Sidney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Renting a car in Sidney costs $29 per day, on average, or $59 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Sidney.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Sidney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

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