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
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 Phoenix and takes around 6h 02m.

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 Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Phoenix and takes around 6h 02m.

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

Airports near Kamloops

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,451 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,533 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,134 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,954 reviews)
Air China
Good (167 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,038 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,428 reviews)
China Southern
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamloops

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn & Suites Kamloops 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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Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 436 reviews)
$98+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1344 reviews)
$91+
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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2318 reviews)
$87+
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Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1109 reviews)
$91+
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Riverland Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2321 reviews)
$67+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, 2803 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Kamloops

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Kamloops.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kamloops, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kamloops costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Kamloops.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kamloops, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Kamloops

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$35/day

Intermediate SUV
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