We list 6 services for Parksville & Qualicum, among them Oceanside Taxi, Uber Oceanside, Electric Taxi and 3 more. Oceanside Taxi and Uber Oceanside list wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Only one of them publishes rates we could check, so ask the others for a quote before a long trip. Oceanside Taxi, Electric Taxi, Island Chauffeur and 2 more list airport rides. Uber Oceanside and Coastal Rides work here through an app. We do not dispatch cars, so call the company you pick.
Local taxi company serving Oceanside for over 10 years. Offers eco-friendly Prius cars and wheelchair-accessible vans.
Pros: Experienced drivers, wheelchair access, eco-friendly fleet, reliable local coverage.
Cons: Pre-booking required for wheelchair vehicles, no delivery service.
Prices:
Start: $4.40 + $2.50/km
Parksville – Nanaimo Airport (YCD): ~$130
Uber is expanding in Oceanside, BC. Ridesharing is available where drivers are online. Uber Eats (food delivery) and Uber Rent (car rentals) are active in Parksville.
Pros: App-based booking, Uber Eats and car rentals available, potentially lower prices than taxis, $500 bonus for new drivers.
Cons: Limited ridesharing drivers, wait times can be long, no wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Rides are only available where drivers are signed up, so waits and availability vary.
Information from castanetkamloops.net, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Tesla Model 3 taxi company serving Parksville and Qualicum Beach, with booking through its website.
Pros: 100% electric Tesla vehicles, environmentally friendly, premium service, airport and business transportation, food and alcohol delivery.
Cons: Limited to Parksville, Qualicum, and nearby areas; may require advance booking during peak times.
Runs a fleet of Tesla Model 3 cars and is registered in BC as Electric Taxi Limited. A second site, taxiserviceparksville.ca, is also listed.
Information from electrictaxis.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Chauffeur and taxi service specializing in airport transfers and personalized rides.
Pros: Personalized service, suitable for airport and long-distance transfers.
Cons: May be more expensive than standard taxis, limited spontaneous availability.
Other numbers:
Toll-free: 1-877-954-9694
Text: 250-954-9694
The street address comes from a directory listing, not the company site. The company states that rides are pre-booked with at least 4 days notice.
Information from islandchauffeur.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Shuttle with door-to-door pickup, available around the clock. Runs to the Departure Bay, Duke Point and Gabriola ferry terminals and to Nanaimo Airport, and also covers Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet. You can book online.
Other numbers:
Toll-free, rates to distant destinations: 1-888-758-2133
Information from nanaimoairporter.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Locally owned rideshare company operating since 2020. You book in the app, see the price upfront, pay without cash and can schedule a ride up to 7 days ahead.
Other numbers:
Toll-free: 1-855-921-2226
Nanaimo has few drivers, so pre-booking is the safer choice there.
Information from coastalrides.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
| Service | Serves | Starting price | Wheelchair | Airport | App | Cards | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside Taxi | Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose, Coombs, Errington (Oceansi… | Start: $4.40 + $2.50/km | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-954-8294 |
| Uber Oceanside | Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay, Coombs, Errington (Oce… | – | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | – |
| Electric Taxi | Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo | – | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 250-240-3445 |
| Island Chauffeur | Central Vancouver Island, including Parksville, Qualicum Beach,… | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-954-9694 |
| Nanaimo Airporter | Greater Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Extension, Yellow Point, La… | – | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 778-441-2133 |
| Coastal Rides | Sunshine Coast, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Tofino and Ucluel… | – | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes | 604-330-7433 |
Listed services covering Parksville & Qualicum: Oceanside Taxi, Uber Oceanside, Electric Taxi, Island Chauffeur, Nanaimo Airporter, Coastal Rides. Check each provider for exact service areas and availability.
Starting rates published by the services above: Oceanside Taxi: Start: $4.40 + $2.50/km. The final fare depends on distance, time and waiting, so confirm with the company or use the fare estimate for a rough idea.
These services mention accessible vehicles: Oceanside Taxi, Uber Oceanside. Accessible vans are often limited, so book ahead.
These services list airport rides: Oceanside Taxi, Electric Taxi, Island Chauffeur, Nanaimo Airporter, Coastal Rides. Ask about flat rates and pre-booking for early or late flights.
Call the company directly. Numbers on our list: Oceanside Taxi 250-954-8294, Electric Taxi 250-240-3445, Island Chauffeur 250-954-9694, Nanaimo Airporter 778-441-2133. We do not dispatch cars.
These services say they accept cards: Coastal Rides. For the others, ask when you book.
These services list app or online booking: Uber Oceanside, Electric Taxi, Nanaimo Airporter, Coastal Rides.
Our list shows Uber Oceanside, Coastal Rides for this area, but cars can be few, so check the app for drivers near you. Lyft is approved in British Columbia only for the Lower Mainland and Whistler zone.
Estimates at normal demand: Parksville to Qualicum Beach (12 km): about $24 by Uber and $34 by taxi; Downtown Nanaimo to Parksville (35 km): about $59 by Uber and $92 by taxi. These are estimates from average rates, not quotes.
| Route | Distance | Time | Uber (standard) | Taxi (published tariff) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parksville to Qualicum Beach | 12 km | 15 min | $24 | $34 |
| Downtown Nanaimo to Parksville | 35 km | 40 min | $59 | $92 |
Estimates from average rates at normal demand, before tips, tolls and airport fees. The taxi column uses the tariff of a company listed for the route when one is published, and is left empty when none is.
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