Car Rentals in Vancouver

Vancouver is a coastal city and major seaport located in the Lower Mainland of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is the largest city in British Columbia and the second largest metropolitan area in the Pacific Northwest region. It is bounded by the Strait of Georgia, Burrard Inlet, the Fraser River, the city of Burnaby, and the University Endowment Lands. Vancouver is named after Captain George Vancouver, a British explorer. The city is famous for its ability to preserve natural beauty being a huge and developed metropolis. Stanley Park which is one of the largest urban parks of the North America is situated in Vancouver. The city landscape is dominated by the North Shore Mountains. The city was made world famous due to its breathtaking views.

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General Info

Airport Address: Vancouver International Airport Authority PO Box 23750, Airport Postal Outlet, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1Y7, Canada
Distance and Location: The airport is located 13km (8 miles) south of Vancouver
Airport Website: www.yvr.ca
Airport E-mail: Via the airport's website
Airport Telephone: 604 207 7077
Country Code: 1
Time Zone: GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 3
Moving between Terminals: The glass corridor walkway, known as the ‘Link', connects the International and Domestic terminals. A free shuttle runs between the International and Domestic terminals and the South Terminal.

Car Parking Info

Parkade is the closest car park to the terminals, offering covered parking; level P1 is for pick-up/drop-off of passengers; levels P2 and P3 are hourly, daily and weekly parking. Hourly or daily parking is also available at the South Terminal. The economy car park, next to Parkade, is also close to the terminals (minimum stay: one day). There is also a cheaper long-term car park with a free 24-hour shuttle service to/from the terminals. There is a 24-hour valet parking service at both the Domestic and International terminals. Call the information line (tel: 604 207 7077) for further parking information.

Driving by car from/to Vancouver

The airport is linked to Vancouver via the Arthur Laing Bridge and then Highway 99. Follow signs for Highway 99 South, and then the airport. The airport is located on Grant McConachie Way.