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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kamloops has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Storms On The River (1502 River St) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 10 km from the city centre.
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 6 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 252 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Trust Auto and North Car Rental, among others, in Vancouver.
You can travel by bus to Kamloops using Rider Express or Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 330 km and will cost you around RM 412. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about RM 230 for a journey of 354 km. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Kamloops and Rodeway Inn & Suites.
Expect to pay RM 6.61 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 RM 79.27 and RM 105.69.