Squamish travel guide
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You're Going to Love Squamish
Squamish is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Squamish deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Squamish
Where to Eat in Squamish
If you’re looking for affordable options, Saha Eatery (38128 2nd Avenue) and The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar (37991 Second Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Squamish
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Squamish in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 15.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Squamish, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to Squamish
Plane
Although Squamish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 46 km from Squamish.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Squamish, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Squamish to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $58 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 5 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Squamish is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 46 km from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 266 km and will cost you around $50. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 348 km.
Airlines serving Squamish
Where to stay in Squamish
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sea to Sky Hotel & Conference Centre and Squamish Adventure Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Squamish
Most booked hotels in Squamish
Renting a car in Squamish
Renting a car in Squamish costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Squamish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Squamish is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.