Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kamloops has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kamloops

If you’re looking for affordable options, ATLAS steak + fish - Kamloops (1555 Versatile Dr) and Match Eatery & Public House - Kamloops (1555 Versatile Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Kamloops

Kamloops in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Kamloops

Plane

When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kamloops from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 43m.

Train

The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 252 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kamloops from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 43m.

Train

The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 252 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Kamloops

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

KLM
Good (1,408 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,557 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,423 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,251 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (175 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,607 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,161 reviews)
Air China
Good (122 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,673 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (930 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamloops

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Kamloops By IHG and Rodeway Inn & Suites.

Most popular hotel in Kamloops by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops

Most booked hotels in Kamloops

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1230 reviews)
$103+
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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2038 reviews)
$157+
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Riverland Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2056 reviews)
$66+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.6, 1375 reviews)
$75+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, 2618 reviews)
$83+
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Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 1461 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Kamloops

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kamloops is the Budget branch at 820 Notre Dame Drive, which is 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kamloops is the Budget branch at 820 Notre Dame Drive, which is 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kamloops

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Full-size

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$42/day

Intermediate
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