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What is Departure Bay like for travellers on a budget?
Discover low-cost places to stay in Departure Bay on Expedia.com and plan a holiday that fits your budget. You can browse a wide offering of accommodation choices with Member Prices to score the best deal for you and earn rewards. With our site's convenient page filters, you can search by price per night, or by top amenities like free breakfast and a swimming pool. Or, try refining your search with the location filters to see affordable options around local attractions, such as Departure Bay Ferry Terminal or Departure Bay Beach. As you browse, click the heart button to keep track of your favourites so that you can return to them easily when you're ready to decide. Interested in a flight or a rental car too? Take your pick of the Bundle and Save holiday packages and discover big savings when you book your transport at the same time.
#### Planning Your Trip to Departure Bay\n
  • Hottest months: August, July, September and June, with an average temperature of 16°C
  • Coldest months: December, February, January and March
  • Rainiest months: November, January, December and October
  • Driest months: July, August, June and May
What is there to see and do in Departure Bay?
You won't need to spend a fortune to find places to visit in Departure Bay. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Check out the area's cultural spots like Nanaimo Museum and Craig Heritage Park and Museum, or get outdoors at Departure Bay Beach.
How can I get to Departure Bay and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Departure Bay can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), situated 3 mi (4.8 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) away. Departure Bay might not have many public transport options so renting a car could be an economical alternative to explore the area.