A taxi or a pre-booked shuttle is the easiest way from Campbell River Airport to downtown Campbell River. The airport sits about 10 km from the city centre, roughly 15 minutes by road, and there is no need to arrange anything complicated before you land.
Taxis and the airport shuttle
The airport lists several local services for arriving passengers: Campbell River Cabs, Beeline Taxi and Waivin Flags Taxi. A shuttle service called CR Airport Shuttle is listed as well. Phone numbers for each are on the FAQ page of the Campbell River Airport website, which is worth opening on your phone before the flight so you can call as soon as you collect your bags.
Fares depend on your exact destination and the time of day, so none are quoted here. To get a rough figure ahead of time, try the taxi fare estimator, or look at the Campbell River taxi page for local options.
Renting a car at the terminal
National Car Rental and Budget Car Rentals both have counters in the terminal building, so you can pick up keys without leaving the airport. This suits anyone planning to go beyond town, for example up or down the island, since the drive into Campbell River itself is short.
If you are being picked up by a friend or relative, the airport has parking beside the terminal. The first 90 minutes are free, and longer stays are charged at tiered rates that are posted on the airport website.
What to check before you travel
- Look at the airport’s FAQ page for the current taxi and shuttle contacts.
- Ask the shuttle operator whether pre-booking is needed for your flight time.
- If you plan to use a rideshare app, confirm in the app that it covers Campbell River on the day you travel.
- For a bus, open the BC Transit trip planner for Campbell River and see whether any route serves the airport at your arrival time.
Small regional flights can land at quiet hours, so it helps to have a plan before you leave the gate. Most arrivals end up in a taxi or the shuttle for the short run into town, and the drive is simple enough that drivers rarely need more than a street address.