Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Merritt travel guide

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You're Going to Love Merritt

With a population of 7,179, Merritt is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Merritt to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Merritt

Merritt in February
Estimated hotel price
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merritt in February
Estimated hotel price
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Merritt in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Merritt, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Merritt

Plane

Although Merritt doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kamloops (YKA), which is located 44 miles from Merritt. Kelowna is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Delta, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Merritt from the United States departs from Portland and takes around 4h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Merritt is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 118 miles from Merritt. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Merritt using Ebus or Rider Express. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Merritt takes 275 miles and will cost you around $111. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 520 miles. Merritt’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Merritt doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kamloops (YKA), which is located 44 miles from Merritt. Kelowna is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Delta, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Merritt from the United States departs from Portland and takes around 4h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Merritt is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 118 miles from Merritt. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Merritt using Ebus or Rider Express. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Merritt takes 275 miles and will cost you around $111. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 520 miles. Merritt’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Merritt

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Merritt

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,407 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
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Where to stay in Merritt

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites and Best Western Plus Merritt Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Merritt

Most booked hotels in Merritt

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Best Western Plus Merritt Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 515 reviews)
$131+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 370 reviews)
$150+
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Ramada Limited Merritt
2 stars
Good (7.6, 513 reviews)
$76+
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Quality Inn Merritt
2 stars
Good (7.3, 606 reviews)
$82+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Merritt
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 126 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Merritt

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Merritt (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Merritt (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

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