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
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in November
Estimated hotel price
$159
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

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 Ace, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

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

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 Ace, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kamloops

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,429 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,019 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,651 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Air China
Good (127 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,642 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (941 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 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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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kamloops
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$218+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$140+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$114+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$88+
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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 10 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.23 and $30.97. 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 Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 57% 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 $1.94 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 $23.23 and $30.97. 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 Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.