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When to visit
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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, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Storms On The River (1502 River St) are great picks.

When to visit Kamloops

Kamloops in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in November
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, SWISS and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Kamloops departs from Vancouver and takes around 52m.

Train

The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 252 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kamloops using Ebus or Rider Express. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 443 km and will cost you around C$ 154. From Calgary, the ticket costs about C$ 115 for a journey of 837 km. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the downtown.

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, SWISS and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Kamloops departs from Vancouver and takes around 52m.

Train

The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 252 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kamloops using Ebus or Rider Express. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 443 km and will cost you around C$ 154. From Calgary, the ticket costs about C$ 115 for a journey of 837 km. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the downtown.

Airports near Kamloops

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Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,969 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
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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

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 124+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 117+
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Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 82+
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Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
C$ 101+
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Renting a car in Kamloops

Renting a car in Kamloops costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 129 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kamloops costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 129 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kamloops

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 40/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 40/day

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