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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
S$ 175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Squamish in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 175
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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around S$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 165 for a 7h 32m 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 52 km from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Squamish takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 94. From Seattle, the ticket costs about S$ 168 for a journey of 266 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 Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around S$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 165 for a 7h 32m 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 52 km from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Squamish takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 94. From Seattle, the ticket costs about S$ 168 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Squamish

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Squamish

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,509 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 S$ 1.82 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 S$ 21.79 and S$ 29.06. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.82 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 S$ 21.79 and S$ 29.06. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.