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

Smithers travel guide

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You're Going to Love Smithers

With a population of 5,438, Smithers is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Smithers has to offer.

When to visit Smithers

Smithers in November
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Smithers in November
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Smithers in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Smithers, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Smithers

Plane

When flying to Smithers, you’ll arrive at Smithers (YYD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Smithers from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 12h 41m.

Train

The train station in Smithers is called Smithers, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Smithers is to pick up a car rental from Prince George, which is about 188 miles from Smithers. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo, among others, in Prince George.

Plane

When flying to Smithers, you’ll arrive at Smithers (YYD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Smithers from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 12h 41m.

Train

The train station in Smithers is called Smithers, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Smithers is to pick up a car rental from Prince George, which is about 188 miles from Smithers. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo, among others, in Prince George.

Airports near Smithers

YXTTerrace
YYDSmithers

Airlines serving Smithers

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (732 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Central Mountain Air
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Smithers

Most booked hotels in Smithers

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Stork Nest Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 561 reviews)
$150+
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Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge, Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 405 reviews)
$135+
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Fireweed Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 270 reviews)
$114+
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Smithers Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$96+
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Sandman Inn Smithers
2 stars
Good (6.8, 190 reviews)
$91+
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Capri Motor Inn
2 stars
Good (6.6, 510 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Smithers

Renting a car in Smithers costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Smithers (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. The most frequently booked car type in Smithers is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Smithers costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Smithers (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. The most frequently booked car type in Smithers is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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