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 November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 117
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

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

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

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Kamloops’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (7,408 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,955 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (961 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 reviews)
Air China
Good (99 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,723 reviews)
China Southern
Good (110 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,697 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (905 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamloops

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn & Suites and Country View Motor Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops

Most booked hotels in Kamloops

Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 132+
Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 201+
Riverland Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 85+
Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
S$ 96+
The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 106+
Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
S$ 74+

Hiring a car in Kamloops

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kamloops is the Alamo branch at 3025 Airport Rd, which is 6 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.57 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 S$ 18.77 and S$ 25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kamloops is the Alamo branch at 3025 Airport Rd, which is 6 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.57 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 S$ 18.77 and S$ 25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Kamloops is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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