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. Kamloops deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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.
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
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.
Car
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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kamloops, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 338 km and will cost you around ₹ 3,834. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about ₹ 6,002 for a journey of 467 km. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Kamloops
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
Hiring a car in Kamloops
Expect to pay ₹ 115 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 ₹ 1,380 and ₹ 1,841. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kamloops, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.