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 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 Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $64 for a 4h 00m 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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, Rider Express and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 266 km and will cost you around $190. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $407 for a journey of 1312 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 Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $64 for a 4h 00m 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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, Rider Express and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 266 km and will cost you around $190. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $407 for a journey of 1312 km.

Airports near Squamish

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Squamish

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,566 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,084 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,600 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,085 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 $1.99 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 $23.88 and $31.84. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.88 and $31.84. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.