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

Squamish travel guide

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Squamish is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada.

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When to visit Squamish

Squamish in November
Estimated hotel price
$239
1 night at 3-star hotel
Squamish in November
Estimated hotel price
$239
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Squamish in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 391 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Squamish, with an average rainfall of 59 mm.

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How to Get to Squamish

Plane

Although Squamish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 28 miles from Squamish.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Squamish, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Squamish to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $156 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Squamish is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 32 miles from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, Ebus and Red Arrow. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 165 miles and will cost you around $95. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $218 for a journey of 315 miles.

Plane

Although Squamish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 28 miles from Squamish.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Squamish, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Squamish to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $156 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Squamish is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 32 miles from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, Ebus and Red Arrow. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 165 miles and will cost you around $95. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $218 for a journey of 315 miles.

Airports near Squamish

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Squamish

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,793 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,293 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,426 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,803 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (390 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,050 reviews)
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Where to stay in Squamish

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company and August Jack Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Squamish

Hiring a car in Squamish

Expect to pay $2.05 per litre in Squamish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.52 and $32.69. The most frequently booked car type in Squamish is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.05 per litre in Squamish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.52 and $32.69. The most frequently booked car type in Squamish is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.