Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 15 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kamloops has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kamloops

If you’re looking for affordable options, ATLAS steak + fish - Kamloops (1555 Versatile Dr) and Match Eatery & Public House - Kamloops (1555 Versatile Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Kamloops

Kamloops in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 129
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.

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 159 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 159 miles from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Kamloops

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,487 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,634 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,061 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,428 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,425 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,438 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,766 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (230 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,288 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,892 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 reviews)
Air China
Good (160 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,013 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

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Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 167+
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The Thompson Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 158+
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Grandview Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 95+
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Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 151+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 140+
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The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
S$ 110+
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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$ 1.88 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$ 22.47 and S$ 29.96. 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, 60% 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$ 1.88 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$ 22.47 and S$ 29.96. 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, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Kamloops

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