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 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kamloops from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 256 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kamloops from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 256 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Kamloops

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (8,128 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,656 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,480 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,954 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,869 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Air China
Good (157 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,009 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 (8.2, 2180 reviews)
$151+
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Ranchland Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 2131 reviews)
$71+
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Kings Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.8, 1198 reviews)
$76+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.8, 1420 reviews)
$98+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, 2754 reviews)
$97+
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Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 807 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Kamloops

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 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 10 km 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 $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kamloops, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 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 10 km 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 $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kamloops, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Kamloops

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$64/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$74/day

Intermediate SUV
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