Squamish travel guide
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You're Going to Love Squamish
Squamish is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Squamish deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Squamish
Activities
Where to Eat in Squamish
If you’re looking for affordable options, Saha Eatery (38128 2nd Avenue) and The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar (37991 Second Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Squamish
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.
How to Get to Squamish
Plane
Although Squamish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 46 km from Squamish.
Train
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$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about C$ 97 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
Car
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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 314 km and will cost you around C$ 64. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about C$ 96 for a journey of 805 km.
Airlines serving Squamish
Where to stay in Squamish
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sea to Sky Hotel & Conference Centre and Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company.
Where to stay in popular areas of Squamish
Most booked hotels in Squamish
Renting a car in Squamish
Renting a car in Squamish costs C$ 49 per day, on average, or C$ 98 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Squamish.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 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$ 22.66 and C$ 30.22. The most frequently booked car type in Squamish is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.