Squamish 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 Squamish to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Squamish in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 391 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Squamish, with an average rainfall of 59 mm.
Although Squamish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 46 km from Squamish.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Squamish, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Squamish to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Squamish is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 46 km from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including BC Ferries Connector, Ebus and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 157. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about C$ 156 for a journey of 335 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sea to Sky Hotel & Conference Centre and Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company.
Renting a car in Squamish costs C$ 46 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.78 per litre in Squamish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.29 and C$ 28.39. The most frequently booked car type in Squamish is Standard (Chevrolet Silverado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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