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.

Where to Eat in Kamloops

If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill - Kamloops (285 Lorne St) are great picks.

When to visit Kamloops

Kamloops in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 398
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamloops in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 398
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 10 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Bus

Ebus operates bus routes to Kamloops. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 290 km and will cost you around RM 371. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about RM 240 for a journey of 443 km. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Bus

Ebus operates bus routes to Kamloops. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 290 km and will cost you around RM 371. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about RM 240 for a journey of 443 km. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kamloops

Airlines serving Kamloops

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (833 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,036 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,457 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,966 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,024 reviews)
Air China
Good (183 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (983 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

Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
RM 192+
The Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
RM 258+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
RM 249+
Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
RM 323+
Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Kamloops
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
RM 271+

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 10 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 5.47 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 65.55 and RM 87.40.

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 10 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 5.47 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 65.55 and RM 87.40.