If your trip to Lake Cowichan is all organized but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.If you want to see more, Port Renfrew Beach, San Juan River Estuary Ecological Reserve and Avatar Grove are popular among visitors and within a short drive of the town center.

Don’t just stop at Lake Cowichan. Now that you’ve got a car, the whole region is yours to explore. With noteworthy attractions such as Teafarm and Pacific Northwest Raptors, Westholme should be on your itinerary. It’s only 30 miles away. Want to keep the fun going? Duncan should be next on your list. It offers Maple Bay Marina and Duncan Farmers Market and is 30 miles away.

Fill up the gas tank, start the engine and get ready to feel the salty air in your hair. Lake Cowichan is home to some fantastic stretches of coastline, such as:

• Port Renfrew Beach (11 miles away).
• Botanical Beach (14 miles away).
• Sombrio Beach (16 miles away).

No other mode of transportation can give you convenience and flexibility like your own set of wheels. No matter the reason for your trip to Lake Cowichan, CarRentals.com has a great selection of vehicles for you to pick from. Taking a city break with your special someone? Make things cozy by opting for a convertible. A joy to drive and a snap to park, you’ll adore sitting next to each other in one of these zippy rides. A van is a great choice for families with youngsters. There’s enough room for everyone and you can go wherever you want, whenever you want. If you’re on the road for business, a premium car will transport you from meeting to conference in comfort and style.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re about to embark on an epic road trip around Lake Cowichan, a spacious SUV could be the best solution. If you want the best possible deal and plan on sticking mostly to the city, an economy car is a smart pick. All you need to do is work out what’s the best fit, pack up the car, and rack up those miles.

In Lake Cowichan, you’ll have to stick to the right side. When exploring a new place, it’s a good idea to rent an automatic vehicle. That way, you can concentrate on the road ahead and not stress about gear changes.

Getting a parking spot in Lake Cowichan is easy. There’s no need to keep driving around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s plenty of on and off-street parking to choose from.

Since the population of Lake Cowichan is around 2,900, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty with traffic. That said, downtown streets generally get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

There sure are. In Lake Cowichan, speed limits range from 50km/h to 120km/h. Residential areas have a maximum speed limit of 50km/h unless stated otherwise.

Generally, your chosen car rental company will charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact details with local law enforcement agencies so they can send a fine to you directly.

Provided you have Bluetooth or similar functions enabled, you can use your cell phone while driving a car in Lake Cowichan. But be sure to stay focused on the road.

In Lake Cowichan, it is an offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.05%. If you’re going to have a few drinks with dinner, leave your rental car at your hotel.

Yes, drivers are allowed to turn on a red light in Lake Cowichan. Firstly though, you have to stop the car completely. Move on only when the lane you are turning into is clear of oncoming traffic.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be fastened in Cowichan Valley.