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 October
Estimated hotel price
$258
1 night at 3-star hotel
Squamish in October
Estimated hotel price
$258
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 Airport (YVR), which is located 56 km from Squamish.

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 Sixt and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

Although Squamish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 56 km from Squamish.

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 Sixt and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Squamish

YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Squamish

Lufthansa
Good (8,056 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,046 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,407 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,603 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (931 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,583 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,818 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,168 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,406 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,371 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,271 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,490 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 Crash Hotel Squamish.

Where to stay in popular areas of Squamish

Hiring a car in Squamish

Expect to pay $2.49 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 $29.80 and $39.73. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.49 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 $29.80 and $39.73. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.