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 November
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in November
Estimated hotel price
$169
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 159 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Sixt, 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 159 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Sixt, 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 (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,562 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,208 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,776 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,203 reviews)
Air China
Good (146 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
China Southern
Good (146 reviews)
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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

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Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$198+
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Riverland Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$118+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$140+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$84+
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Hiring a car in Kamloops

Hiring a car in Kamloops costs $101 per day, on average. 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 $2.43 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 $29.16 and $38.88.

Hiring a car in Kamloops costs $101 per day, on average. 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 $2.43 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 $29.16 and $38.88.

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