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.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
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.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. 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 hire from Vancouver, which is about 252 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Avis and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kamloops using Ebus or Rider Express. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. 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 hire from Vancouver, which is about 252 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Avis and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kamloops using Ebus or Rider Express. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,686 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,008 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,952 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,391 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,821 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,320 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,380 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (826 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,059 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,442 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,037 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,081 reviews)
Air China
Good (219 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,018 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

Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$97+
The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$118+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$110+
Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$107+
Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$98+

Hiring a car in Kamloops

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kamloops is the Alamo branch at 3025 Airport Rd, which is 10 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.01 per litre in Kamloops (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.08 and $32.10. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kamloops is the Alamo branch at 3025 Airport Rd, which is 10 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.01 per litre in Kamloops (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.08 and $32.10. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.