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Taxi in Port Alberni, Tofino & Ucluelet: companies & prices

Port Alberni & West Coast Data updated

We list 6 services for Port Alberni & West Coast, among them Island Chauffeur, Nanaimo Airporter, Coastal Rides and 3 more. Island Chauffeur, Nanaimo Airporter, Coastal Rides and 1 more list airport rides. Only one of them publishes rates we could check, so ask the others for a quote before a long trip. United Cabs Port Alberni lists wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Coastal Rides works here through an app. We do not dispatch cars, so call the company you pick.

Taxi companies

Island Chauffeur

  • Airport rides

Chauffeur and taxi service specializing in airport transfers and personalized rides.

Serves
Central Vancouver Island, including Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Comox, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Victoria and the main ferry terminals
Office
667 Temple St, Parksville, BC V9P 1A9
Call 250-954-9694 Website
Details and notes

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.

Nanaimo Airporter

  • Airport rides
  • App booking

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.

Serves
Greater Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Extension, Yellow Point, Ladysmith, Duncan, Mill Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Courtenay, Victoria Airport and Comox Airport
Call 778-441-2133 Website
Details

Other numbers:
Toll-free, rates to distant destinations: 1-888-758-2133

Information from nanaimoairporter.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.

Coastal Rides

  • Rideshare app
  • Airport rides
  • App booking

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.

Serves
Sunshine Coast, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Tofino and Ucluelet, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Fort St. John, Squamish and Sea to Sky
Call 604-330-7433 Website
Details and notes

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.

United Cabs Port Alberni

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • App booking

The Alberni District United Cabs Association runs the taxis in Port Alberni, around the clock, with an iPhone ordering app.

Serves
Port Alberni and surrounding areas
Call 250-723-2121
Details and notes

The app is listed for iPhone. Wheelchair accessible is an option in the app booking options; confirm availability when booking.

Information from apps.apple.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.

Tofino Taxi

Taxi listed for Tofino. Ask about hours and how to pay when you call.

Serves
Tofino and surrounding area
Price
Average trip into Tofino one way $15.00
Call 250-725-3333
Details and notes

Reported as cash only and booked by phone, with no website.

Information from wickinn.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.

Ucluelet Taxi

  • Airport rides

Taxi out of Ucluelet. Does airport transfers (including Tofino airport), deliveries and scheduled rides.

Serves
Ucluelet and area (Tofino airport transfers)
Office
247 Hemlock St, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
Call 250-726-4415
Details and notes

Details come from a taxi directory, not the company. Call to confirm hours and rates.

Information from gobytaxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.

Taxi companies side by side

Compare taxi and ride services
Service Serves Starting price Wheelchair Airport App Cards Call
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
United Cabs Port Alberni Port Alberni and surrounding areas – Yes Not listed Yes Not listed 250-723-2121
Tofino Taxi Tofino and surrounding area Average trip into Tofino one way $15.00 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed 250-725-3333
Ucluelet Taxi Ucluelet and area (Tofino airport transfers) – Not listed Yes Not listed Not listed 250-726-4415

Common questions about taxis in Port Alberni & West Coast

Which taxi companies serve Port Alberni & West Coast?

Listed services covering Port Alberni & West Coast: Island Chauffeur, Nanaimo Airporter, Coastal Rides, United Cabs Port Alberni, Tofino Taxi, Ucluelet Taxi. Check each provider for exact service areas and availability.

How much does a taxi cost in Port Alberni & West Coast?

Starting rates published by the services above: Tofino Taxi: Average trip into Tofino one way $15.00. The final fare depends on distance, time and waiting, so confirm with the company or use the fare estimate for a rough idea.

Are there wheelchair-accessible taxis in Port Alberni & West Coast?

These services mention accessible vehicles: United Cabs Port Alberni. Accessible vans are often limited, so book ahead.

Can I get a taxi to or from the airport near Port Alberni & West Coast?

These services list airport rides: Island Chauffeur, Nanaimo Airporter, Coastal Rides, Ucluelet Taxi. Ask about flat rates and pre-booking for early or late flights.

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