Kamloops travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kamloops

With a population of 68,714, Kamloops is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kamloops to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Kamloops

If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Storms On The River (1502 River St) are great picks.

When to visit Kamloops

Kamloops in December
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in December
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kamloops in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kamloops, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Kamloops

Plane

When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 157 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kamloops using Rider Express or Ebus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 280 miles and will cost you around $86. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 520 miles. Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 157 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kamloops using Rider Express or Ebus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 280 miles and will cost you around $86. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 520 miles. Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (975 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (553 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (674 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamloops

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Kamloops and Rodeway Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops

Most booked hotels in Kamloops

Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$246+
Travelodge by Wyndham Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$134+
The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$147+
Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$102+
Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$115+

Hiring a car in Kamloops

Hiring a car in Kamloops costs $89 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.09 per litre in Kamloops (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.97 and $33.29. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kamloops costs $89 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.09 per litre in Kamloops (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.97 and $33.29. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.