Courtenay travel guide

Courtenay Tourism | Courtenay Guide

You're Going to Love Courtenay

With a population of 32,793, Courtenay is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Courtenay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Courtenay

Where to Eat in Courtenay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ocean7 Restaurant (FKA The Breakwater) (4330 Island Hwy S) and Timber Room Grill at Crown Isle (399A Clubhouse Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Courtenay

Courtenay in March
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Courtenay in March
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Courtenay

Plane

When flying to Courtenay, you’ll arrive at Comox (YQQ), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Courtenay from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Courtenay is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 89 miles from Courtenay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Courtenay, you’ll arrive at Comox (YQQ), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Courtenay from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Courtenay is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 89 miles from Courtenay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Courtenay

Airlines serving Courtenay

KLM
Good (842 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,016 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (490 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,968 reviews)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
Central Mountain Air
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Courtenay

Average rates range from around $237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Courtenay

Most booked hotels in Courtenay

Old House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 539 reviews)
$234+
Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 273 reviews)
$215+
Best Western The Westerly Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 335 reviews)
$147+
Port Augusta Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2087 reviews)
$120+
Comox Valley Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.9, 502 reviews)
$117+

Renting a car in Courtenay

Renting a car in Courtenay costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Courtenay.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Courtenay (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 Courtenay, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Courtenay costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Courtenay.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Courtenay (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 Courtenay, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.