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 December
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 Seattle and takes around 4h 02m.

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 Alamo, 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 Seattle and takes around 4h 02m.

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 Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

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

Airports near Kamloops

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,697 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,671 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (187 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,672 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,901 reviews)
Air China
Good (136 reviews)
China Southern
Good (125 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,606 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (949 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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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kamloops
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 870 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 406 reviews)
$105+
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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2062 reviews)
$87+
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Holiday Inn Express Kamloops By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 785 reviews)
$97+
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Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 940 reviews)
$93+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, 2641 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Kamloops

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay $4.05 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 $48.60 and $64.81. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kamloops, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay $4.05 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 $48.60 and $64.81. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kamloops, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Kamloops

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$55/day

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