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.
Activities & attractions in Kamloops
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
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 Los Angeles and takes around 5h 27m.
Car
Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 159 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.
Airlines serving Kamloops
Where to stay in Kamloops
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn & Suites Kamloops and Travelodge by Wyndham Kamloops Mountview.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops
Most booked hotels in Kamloops
Renting a car in Kamloops
Renting a car in Kamloops costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 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 Alamo branch at 3025 Airport Rd, which is 6 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Kamloops.
Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Dodge Journey or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.