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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Saha Eatery (38128 2nd Avenue) and The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar (37991 Second Ave) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Squamish in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 15.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Squamish, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
Although Squamish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 28 miles from Squamish.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Squamish, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Squamish to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $71 for a 7h 32m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 3 miles from the city center.
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 Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
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 $47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 500 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sea to Sky Hotel & Conference Centre and Squamish Adventure Inn.
Renting a car in Squamish costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Squamish.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Squamish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Squamish is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.