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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kamloops to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Kamloops
Activities
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Where to Eat in Kamloops
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill - Kamloops (285 Lorne St) are great picks.
When to visit Kamloops
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.
How to Get to Kamloops
Plane
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 Delta, WestJet and Central Mountain Air. The shortest domestic flight to Kamloops departs from Calgary and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Car
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 Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Rider Express operates bus routes to Kamloops. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 210 miles and will cost you around C$ 62. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about C$ 68 for a journey of 290 miles. Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the downtown.
Airlines serving Kamloops
Where to stay in Kamloops
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Kamloops and Rodeway Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops
Most booked hotels in Kamloops
Renting a car in Kamloops
Renting a car in Kamloops costs C$ 94 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 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$ 22.68 and C$ 30.24. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Kamloops
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 67/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 69/day