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, 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
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in December
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Ebus operates bus routes to Kamloops. 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 Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Ebus operates bus routes to Kamloops. Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kamloops

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YYFPenticton
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Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,343 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,052 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,073 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,473 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,437 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (866 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air China
Good (92 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (861 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

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$177+
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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$155+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$143+
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Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$100+
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Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
$108+
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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 Alamo branch at 3025 Airport Rd, which is 6 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.66 and $31.54. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Luxury (Audi Q7 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 72% 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 6 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.66 and $31.54. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Luxury (Audi Q7 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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