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.
Where to Eat in Kamloops
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill - Kamloops (285 Lorne St) are great picks.
When to visit Kamloops
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.
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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Kamloops using Rider Express or Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 314 km and will cost you around $149. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 443 km. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Kamloops
Where to stay in Kamloops
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn & Suites and Country View Motor Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops
Most booked hotels in Kamloops
Hiring a car in Kamloops
Expect to pay $2.32 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 $27.82 and $37.10. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.