Introduction
What to do
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
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Portland and takes around 4h 12m.

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

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 4h 12m.

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

Airports near Kamloops

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (8,035 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,398 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,965 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,778 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,804 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,116 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,354 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,450 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (221 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,834 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,499 reviews)
Air China
Good (154 reviews)
China Southern
Good (152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamloops

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn & Suites and Travelodge by Wyndham Kamloops Mountview.

Most popular hotel in Kamloops by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops

Most booked hotels in Kamloops

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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2164 reviews)
$148+
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Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 955 reviews)
$153+
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Riverland Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2106 reviews)
$91+
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Kings Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.9, 1199 reviews)
$79+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, 2736 reviews)
$112+
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Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 1676 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Kamloops

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay $5.94 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 $71.32 and $95.09. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay $5.94 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 $71.32 and $95.09. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kamloops

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Full-size

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Compact SUV
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