Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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, ATLAS steak + fish - Kamloops (1555 Versatile Dr) and Match Eatery & Public House - Kamloops (1555 Versatile Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Kamloops

Kamloops in December
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in December
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 6 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 157 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 157 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kamloops

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,056 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,258 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (175 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,870 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,608 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,162 reviews)
Air China
Good (122 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,675 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (930 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamloops

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Kamloops By IHG and Rodeway Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops

Most booked hotels in Kamloops

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$279+
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Riverland Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$117+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$133+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$147+
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Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
$103+
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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 Budget branch at 820 Notre Dame Drive, which is 2 miles 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 $24.09 and $32.12. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 56% 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 Budget branch at 820 Notre Dame Drive, which is 2 miles 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 $24.09 and $32.12. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.