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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kamloops has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kamloops
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Storms On The River (1502 River 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 Portland and takes around 6h 15m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. The train journey from Kamloops to Vancouver takes 9h 17m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $157 for a 19h 27m trip. 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 Discount Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
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 Rodeway Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Kamloops.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops
Most booked hotels in Kamloops
Renting a car in Kamloops
Renting a car in Kamloops costs $75 per day, on average, or $377 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.
Expect to pay $5.07 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 $60.87 and $81.16.
Best car rental deals in Kamloops
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$49/day
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$64/day