RV rental in Victoria

Affordable Campervan hire in Victoria

In a campervan, Victoria isn’t just a city to visit; it's the gateway to Vancouver Island's endless adventures. Imagine cruising along a winding coastal road with the Pacific Ocean glinting to your left and towering trees to your right. The roads around here give you a new surprise around every corner, it could be a hidden waterfall, a lookout spot, or a random town you were not expecting to pass. This is the freedom that campervan hire in Victoria gives you, you are not just seeing the sights, you are making memories around every corner and seeing places that most people won’t get to see.

Finding cheap campervan hire in Victoria is easy. Our website lists all the campervans that are available in the local area, showing you where you can pick them up. Pick from a wide range of vans to suit your needs. You might want a full kitchen if you love to cook, or maybe something smaller if there are just the two of you. Whatever you need, we have a campervan to suit.

Top tips for your Campervan trip to Victoria

The most important thing to know is that there are no bridges over to Vancouver. This means you must carefully plan your ferry crossings if heading off the island. They run very regularly but can get booked up, especially for larger vehicles. If you are after a campervan for hire in Vancouver, the best time to visit is in the summer, as the weather is at its best. Spring is also lovely, with fewer crowds.

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  Driving
  Think less stress, and more scenery. The city is small, with some narrow roads, but the ones on the outskirts are bigger and have some campervan-specific parking. Overnight parking is prohibited on the streets, so plan your campsites accordingly.
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  Family Friendly-Activities
  Beacon Hill Park & Petting Zoo is ideal, just a few minutes outside the centre. Theres also a playground where kids can burn off energy. Bug Zoo and Miniature World are two other quirky attractions. Bug Zoo is small, but kids can hold giant stick insects, and the miniature world has over 85 miniature displays.
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  The Outdoors
  16km outside Victoria is Goldstream Park, which has its own campsite in the middle of 600-year-old trees and a hidden waterfall in the forest. Beach hopping along the west coast is also popular, with French Beach Provincial Park being a popular choice.

Best Campervan routes from Victoria 

Pacific Marine Circle Route
This is a popular route with those that hire a campervan in Victoria because it's always nice to end up where you start. It's a 280km route that goes through towns, the coast, forests, and some culture. We recommend doing it over a few days, stopping at Port Renfrew, a small town known for its big waves. Take a slight detour to see Big Lonely Doug, one of Canada's largest Douglas Fir trees. This loop has it all and is one not to be missed.

Victoria to Port Hardy
This one-way 500km route takes you into the world's northern tip of Vancouver Island. You can drive in 6-7 hours, but that's no fun; you want to stop as often as possible. Some key places to stop are Rathtrevor Beach and the Campbell River area. Take a detour to Elk Falls Provincial Park, where you can walk over a suspension bridge and check out a waterfall. Telegraph Cover is also good for whale watching and has some lovely history if you are into that sort of thing.

Victoria to Ucluelet
This is another classic route for those who pick up their motorhome rental in Victoria. It heads towards the Pacific Rim National Park on the island's west coast. It's a nice drive with some great places to stop along the way.  Stop at Nanaimo and try a Nanaimo bar (a Canadian snack). Then it's a winding drive to Tofino where you will drive through some mountain passes. Take your time, enjoy the views and stop for plenty of photos. This route allows you to take Victoria's city life to what feels like another world.

Sites of interest and excursions in Victoria

Malahat SkyWak & Spectacular Views
Just 28km from Victoria is an attraction not to be missed. Open air, accessible for all and offering adventure, has become a favourite for Victoria's visitors. Theres plenty of parking for campervans at the skywalk. As you get to the top, you get views of the forest, the mountains, and the sea. You can even step onto the adventure net if you are feeling brave enough, where you can look straight down.

Fort Rodd Hill
Fort Rodd Hill feels like you have stepped back in time. It's a 19th-century coastal artillery base that was once a naval base. Now, you can wander through old barracks and underground tunnels, which kids will love. Within the same area is Fisgard Lighthouse (the oldest in Canada), which is a great place to get a picture for Instagram. It's a leisurely day's outing that's only 20 minutes from the centre and makes a great first stop on your campervan trip. For those who choose motorhome for hire in Victoria, you should definitely stop here.

The Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens used to be a limestone quarry that has become one of the world's best botanical gardens. It's over 55 acres in size, and it's like walking through something out of a fairy tale with different themed gardens, all of which change with the seasons. You could easily spend half a day here, and it's a great place to stop in your campervan. Even if you are not into gardens, you will love it.

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