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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kamloops has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Storms On The River (1502 River St) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Kamloops include Air Canada, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Kamloops departs from Vancouver and takes around 51m.
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 157 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Discount Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
You can travel by bus to Kamloops using Rider Express or Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 210 miles and will cost you around C$ 62. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about C$ 134 for a journey of 290 miles. Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the downtown.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn & Suites and Country View Motor Inn.
Renting a car in Kamloops costs C$ 79 per day, on average, or C$ 159 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.
Expect to pay C$ 1.77 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$ 21.13 and C$ 28.17. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Dodge Journey or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.