Squamish travel guide
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You're Going to Love Squamish
Squamish is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Squamish deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Squamish
Activities
Where to Eat in Squamish
If you’re looking for affordable options, Saha Eatery (38128 2nd Avenue) and Norman Rudy's (40900 Tantalus Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Squamish
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.
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 28 miles from Squamish.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Squamish, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Squamish to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around C$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 51 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Squamish is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 29 miles from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 195 miles and will cost you around C$ 64. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about C$ 96 for a journey of 500 miles.
Airlines serving Squamish
Where to stay in Squamish
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sea to Sky Hotel & Conference Centre and Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company.
Where to stay in popular areas of Squamish
Most booked hotels in Squamish
Renting a car in Squamish
Renting a car in Squamish costs C$ 59 per day, on average, or C$ 117 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Squamish.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Squamish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.67 and C$ 30.22. The most frequently booked car type in Squamish is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Audi Q3 or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.