Victoria International Airport serves the capital of British Columbia, located on Vancouver Island, approximately 25 km from downtown.
Victoria is known for its British atmosphere and the famous Butchart Gardens.
How to get to Victoria International Airport
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Parking near Victoria International Airport
The airport's official parking area is located in front of the terminal.
Short-stay: 4 CAD for 2 hours (rate doubled from the past). Long-stay: 18-20 CAD/day. Monthly pass (minimum 2 months): 200 CAD plus taxes.
How to get to Victoria from YYJ
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Car rental at Victoria International Airport
The major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring Vancouver Island beyond Victoria.
A credit card in the driver's name is required for the security deposit, along with a driver's license and passport.
Hotels near Victoria International Airport
Rockland
Rockland is about 25 km and 25-40 minutes by car from the airport; from the neighbourhood, downtown Victoria is only 5 minutes by car.
Best for: Travellers who want to sleep in an old Victorian villa minutes from the historic centre and the harbour.
- Period villas from the early twentieth century, a short walk from Craigdarroch Castle and the governor's residence
- 5 minutes from the harbour and the historic centre of Victoria
- The same long transfer from the airport as the rest of the city, 25-40 minutes
- Rooms are often limited in number: the smaller B&Bs sell out in high season
Recommended hotels
- Abbeymoore Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn Period villa from the early twentieth century on Rockland Avenue, opposite the governor's residence and 600 metres from Craigdarroch Castle; a tailored breakfast with a choice of hot dish. View availability
- Amethyst Inn Nine rooms with private bathroom in a period house in Rockland, 5 minutes from the Victoria harbour and the Royal Jubilee Hospital. View availability
Saanich and Elk Lake
The hotel is on Elk Lake Drive, in Saanich: about 15.7 km (15-20 minutes) from the airport and about 5.6 km from downtown Victoria.
Best for: Families and those who want to stay closer to the airport, with a pool and free parking, a stone's throw from the Butchart Gardens.
- Halfway between the airport and downtown, with a shorter transfer than from Rockland
- Close to the Butchart Gardens, outdoor pool and gym on site
- A residential area with no walkable centre: a car is needed even to go out for dinner
- Reviews are more mixed than for the Rockland B&Bs
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact in size: from check-in to the gate you typically walk about 10 minutes.
Customs and security checks may take longer than expected, especially for flights with USA pre-clearance: for international flights it's advised to arrive 2–3 hours in advance.
Map of Victoria International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How far are the Butchart Gardens from Victoria airport?
They are closer to the airport than to downtown: check whether it's worth visiting them before continuing on to Victoria.
Q. Is Victoria connected to Vancouver?
Yes, with regular ferries or short domestic flights: many visitors combine the two cities in the same itinerary.
Q. How much do you tip at a restaurant in Victoria?
As in the rest of Canada, roughly 15-18% of the bill, often suggested as the default option on the payment terminal: a habit deeply rooted even in the city's British-style tea rooms.
Q. Why does Victoria have a British atmosphere?
Because of its colonial history: the city retains British-inspired architecture and customs (such as afternoon tea), unique of its kind in Canada.
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