Introduction
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 March
Estimated hotel price
$263
1 night at 3-star hotel
Squamish in March
Estimated hotel price
$263
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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Squamish, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Squamish to Kamloops takes 12h 57m and costs around $124 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about $479 for a 60h 30m 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 46 km from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 266 km and will cost you around $97. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 335 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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Squamish, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Squamish to Kamloops takes 12h 57m and costs around $124 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about $479 for a 60h 30m 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 46 km from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 266 km and will cost you around $97. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 335 km.

Airports near Squamish

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Squamish

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,499 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,412 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Squamish

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sea to Sky Hotel & Conference Centre and Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company.

Where to stay in popular areas of Squamish

Hiring a car in Squamish

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $24.00 and $31.99. 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 Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $24.00 and $31.99. 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 Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.