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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Storms On The River (1502 River St) are great picks.

When to visit Kamloops

Kamloops in November
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in November
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 Minneapolis and takes around 9h 58m.

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 Turo and NextCar, 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 Minneapolis and takes around 9h 58m.

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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

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

Airports near Kamloops

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Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,545 reviews)
Air China
Good (92 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (870 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (885 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamloops

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Kamloops 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, 1174 reviews)
$171+
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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1903 reviews)
$160+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.7, 1296 reviews)
$107+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, 2524 reviews)
$95+
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Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.1, 1350 reviews)
$60+
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Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 754 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Kamloops

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay $4.58 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 $54.96 and $73.29. 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 Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay $4.58 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 $54.96 and $73.29. 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 Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kamloops

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$49/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$50/day

Compact
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