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. Kamloops deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kamloops in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kamloops, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Kamloops include Air Canada, WestJet and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Kamloops departs from Edmonton and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals 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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Kamloops include Air Canada, WestJet and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Kamloops departs from Edmonton and takes around 1h 15m.

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

Airports near Kamloops

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,168 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,508 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,110 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,811 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,469 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,905 reviews)
Air China
Good (160 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,016 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamloops

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn & Suites and Country View Motor Inn.

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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
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The Thompson Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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Grandview Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
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Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 133+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 130+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 105+
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Renting a car in Kamloops

Renting a car in Kamloops costs C$ 77 per day, on average, or C$ 153 if you want to rent it for 2 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 downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay C$ 2.00 per litre in Kamloops (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.98 and C$ 31.97. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kamloops costs C$ 77 per day, on average, or C$ 153 if you want to rent it for 2 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 downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay C$ 2.00 per litre in Kamloops (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.98 and C$ 31.97. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kamloops

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 50/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 51/day

Compact
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