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 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kamloops from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 4h 27m.

Train

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

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 San Francisco and takes around 4h 27m.

Train

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Kamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,785 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,298 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (177 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,877 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,005 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,620 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Air China
Good (123 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,664 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (935 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

Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1237 reviews)
$103+
Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2044 reviews)
$157+
Riverland Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2060 reviews)
$66+
Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.6, 1380 reviews)
$75+
The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, 2626 reviews)
$83+
Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 1465 reviews)
$58+

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 2 miles 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 $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 60% 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 2 miles 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 $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.