With a population of 7,533, Revelstoke is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Revelstoke deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Quartermaster Eatery (109 1 St W) and 112 Restaurant And Lounge (Regent Hotel112 E 1st) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Revelstoke in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 147 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Revelstoke, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.
Although Revelstoke doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kelowna (YLW), which is located 143 km from Revelstoke. Airlines that fly from Canada to Revelstoke include Air Canada, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Revelstoke departs from Vancouver and takes around 50m.
Another option to get to Revelstoke is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 288 km from Revelstoke. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.
You can travel by bus to Revelstoke using Ebus or Rider Express. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Revelstoke takes 483 km and will cost you around C$ 171. From Abbotsford, the ticket costs about C$ 68 for a journey of 692 km.
Average rates range from around C$ 234 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 262 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Alpine Inn & Suites and Swiss Chalet Motel.
Renting a car in Revelstoke costs C$ 91 per day, on average, or C$ 182 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Revelstoke.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Revelstoke (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.