Travel Information
Victoria International Airport is the closest airport to The Fairmont Empress on Vancouver Island (25 kilometers north of Victoria). For more information on the airport please visit http://www.victoriaairport.com/.
Air Canada and WestJet both fly into Victoria International Airport.
Ferry Service to Victoria, British Columbia
BC Ferries offers multiple daily trips from Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Victoria. The trip is approximately an hour and 35 minutes and costs $51.25/vehicle (plus applicable taxes) for a one way fare. For more information on the BC Ferries schedule, visit http://www.bcferries.com/.
Transportation from Victoria International Airport
Shuttle Service To and From Victoria International Airport
Akal Airporter services Victoria International Airport and provides service to the Fairmont Empress from the airport. One way fares cost $21/adult. For more information on the Akal Airporter, visit http://www.victoriaairportshuttle.com/.
Car Rentals
Avis
Tel: 1-800-TRY-AVIS (1-800-879-2847)
Terminal 1 – (905) 676-1032/33
Terminal 3 – (905) 676-1034/35
Budget
Tel: 1-800-268-8900
Terminal 1 – (905) 676-1500
Terminal 3 – (905) 676-0522
Dollar Thrifty
Tel: 1-800-THRIFTY
Terminal 1 – (905) 673-8811 x6256
Terminal 3 – (905) 673-8811 x6251
Enterprise Rental Car
Tel: 1-800-261-7331
Hertz
Tel: 1-800-263-0600
Terminal 1 and 3 – (416) 674-2020
National/Alamo
Tel: 1-800-CAR-RENT or 1-800-GO-ALAMO
Terminal 1 and 3 – (905) 676-2647