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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
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Squamish in November
Estimated hotel price
$236
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 46 km 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 $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $175 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Squamish is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 52 km from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Sixt, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Ebus, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 290 km and will cost you around $226. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 402 km.

Plane

Although Squamish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 46 km 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 $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $175 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Squamish is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 52 km from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Sixt, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Ebus, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 290 km and will cost you around $226. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 402 km.

Airports near Squamish

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Squamish

KLM
Good (1,495 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,873 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,565 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,198 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,272 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,931 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 Motor Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Squamish

Hiring a car in Squamish

Expect to pay $2.44 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 $29.19 and $38.91. 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, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.44 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 $29.19 and $38.91. 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, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.