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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Riva (2537 Beacon Ave) and Sea Glass Waterfront Grill (2320 Harbour Rd) are great picks.
When flying to Sidney, you’ll arrive at Victoria Intl (YYJ), which is located 1 mile from the city center.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Sidney, followed by Amtrak. 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 $71 for a 7h 32m trip.
Another option to get to Sidney is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 46 miles from Sidney. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sidney, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sidney takes 195 miles and will cost you around $47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 500 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Cedarwood Inn & Suites and Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites.
Renting a car in Sidney costs $37 per day, on average, or $74 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 63% cheaper than airport locations in Sidney.
Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Sidney is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.