One of the most frequent questions travelers ask when picking up a vehicle at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Richmond is: “Can I take my rental car on BC Ferries to Vancouver Island?” With Mr. Rent A Car, the answer is a resounding yes! Taking a rental car across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria, Nanaimo, Tofino, or the Sunshine Coast is the easiest way to explore coastal British Columbia on your own schedule.
1. Choosing Between Tsawwassen & Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminals
- Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (South of Richmond): Located just 25 minutes south of our Richmond (7780 River Rd) and YVR Airport branches. Connects directly to Swartz Bay (Victoria) and Duke Point (Nanaimo).
- Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (West Vancouver): Located 25 minutes from our Downtown Vancouver (838 Drake St) branch. Connects to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), Langdale (Sunshine Coast), and Bowen Island.
2. How to Book a BC Ferries Reservation Before You Know Your License Plate
BC Ferries does not require a license plate number to make an advance vehicle reservation! Simply select standard passenger vehicle (under 7 feet high and under 20 feet long) when booking on bcferries.com, and choose your vehicle class from our Mr. Rent A Car Fleet.
Start Your Vancouver Island Road Trip with Mr. Rent A Car
Pick up your vehicle minutes from the highway at YVR Airport / Richmond, Downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, or Surrey.