Kamloops travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kamloops
With a population of 68,714, Kamloops is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kamloops deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Kamloops
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill - Kamloops (285 Lorne St) are great picks.
When to visit Kamloops
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kamloops in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kamloops, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Kamloops
Plane
When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kamloops from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 5h 56m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 157 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Kamloops using Rider Express or Ebus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 275 miles and will cost you around $56. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $167 for a journey of 535 miles. Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Kamloops
Where to stay in Kamloops
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Kamloops and Rodeway Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops
Most booked hotels in Kamloops
Renting a car in Kamloops
Renting a car in Kamloops costs $55 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Kamloops (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kamloops, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.