Which place is cheaper, Kamloops or Sacramento?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sacramento or Kamloops?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sacramento or Kamloops, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Sacramento or Kamloops?
Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital city and one of the oldest cities in the state of California. It was founded in 1849 in the midst of the Gold Rush, and has since grown to a population of over 500,000 people. The atmosphere is more laid back than most major cities, and its heritage is rooted in the Gold Rush and Transcontinental Railroad era.
Kamloops
In British Columbia, Canada, Kamloops is perhaps most famous for the large number of tournaments it hosts, everything from the Strauss Canada Cup of Curling, to the World Fly Fishing Championships. It also hosts Skate Canada, Tim Horton's Olympic Qualifying Bike Race, and the World Junior Hockey Championships among others. The city is in the south central part of the province and it sits near the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River near Kamloops Lake. The city has a population of about 85,000 and it's the largest community in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in United States of America, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySacramento $281Kamloops $81
The average daily cost (per person) in Sacramento is $281, while the average daily cost in Kamloops is $81. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Sacramento and Kamloops in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSacramento $111Kamloops $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSacramento $222Kamloops $88
Compare Hotels in Sacramento and Kamloops
Looking for a hotel in Sacramento or Kamloops? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Sacramento Hotel Prices and Kamloops Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sacramento $51Kamloops $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sacramento
Also for Sacramento, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sacramento Airport to Northstar/Squaw Valley - Arrival Transfer: $218
- Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sacramento hotel/address- RoundTrip Private Transfer: $122
- Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Napa, CA - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $221
- Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Napa, CA - Arrival Private Transfer: $110
- Round Trip Private Transfer in Sacramento Airport to Calistoga: $294
Is it cheaper to fly into Sacramento or Kamloops?
Prices for flights to both Kamloops and Sacramento change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySacramento $53Kamloops $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sacramento
For Sacramento, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Historic Old Sacramento Walking Food Tour: $95
- Midtown Sacramento Arts and Food Tour: $98
- Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour: $98
- Midtown Sacramento Walking Food Tour: $125
- Midtown Walking Food Tour: $145
- Italian Cooking and Dance Class Experience: $160
Typical Food Prices in Kamloops
For Kamloops, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$5.81
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Lunch for Two$25
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Coffee and Gelato$12
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sacramento $19Kamloops $13
Tours and Activities in Sacramento
For Sacramento, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville: $12
- A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp: $12
- A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson: $12
- Davis Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Delta's History and Wine: A Self-Guided Driving Tour: $12
- Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour : $45
- Driving in Delta’s Wine Country: Private Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Folsom Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Full-Day Boarding Experience Wakeboard,Wakesurf,orKneeboard: $850
- Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour: $6.75
- Half Day Boarding Experience Wakeboard,Wakesurf,or Kneeboard: $425
- Historic Folsom: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
Tours and Activities in Kamloops
For Kamloops, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Skip the Line: Kamloops BC Wildlife Park Admission Ticket: $14
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops & Revelstoke: $6.33
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops and Vancouver: $6.31
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Kamloops by Zombie Scavengers: $21
- Vancouver and Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $6.21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySacramento $12Kamloops $6.77
Sample the Local Flavors in Sacramento
Also in Sacramento, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sacramento Bar Hunt: Sacramento Sprint Bar Crawl: $12
- Placer County Wine Tasting Pass: $19
- Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Lodi California: $35
- Cider and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch - near Sacramento: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sacramento and Kamloops, we can see that Sacramento is more expensive. And not only is Kamloops much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kamloops would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kamloops and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Sacramento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sacramento than you might in Kamloops.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sacramento Expensive? and Is Kamloops Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sacramento or Kamloops?
Sacramento has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Kamloops. When comparing the sizes of Sacramento and Kamloops, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Sacramento or Kamloops?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Sacramento or Kamloops in the Summer?
Both Kamloops and Sacramento are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sacramento this time of year.
Sacramento is around the same temperature as Kamloops in the summer. The daily temperature in Sacramento averages around 76°F (24°C) in July, and Kamloops fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In July, Sacramento usually receives less rain than Kamloops. Sacramento gets 0 inches (1 mm) of rain, while Kamloops receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySacramento 76°F (24°C)Kamloops 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Sacramento or Kamloops in the Autumn?
Both Kamloops and Sacramento during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Sacramento for the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Sacramento is much warmer than Kamloops. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sacramento in October average around 64°F (18°C), and Kamloops averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Sacramento usually gets more rain in October than Kamloops. Sacramento gets 1.1 inches (27 mm) of rain, while Kamloops receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSacramento 64°F (18°C)Kamloops 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Sacramento or Kamloops in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Sacramento and Kamloops. Many visitors come to Sacramento in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Kamloops can be very cold during winter. In January, Sacramento is generally much warmer than Kamloops. Daily temperatures in Sacramento average around 45°F (7°C), and Kamloops fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In January, Sacramento usually receives more rain than Kamloops. Sacramento gets 3.8 inches (97 mm) of rain, while Kamloops receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySacramento 45°F (7°C)Kamloops -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Sacramento or Kamloops in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Sacramento as well as Kamloops.
Sacramento is a little warmer than Kamloops in the spring. The daily temperature in Sacramento averages around 58°F (15°C) in April, and Kamloops fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Sacramento usually gets more rain in April than Kamloops. Sacramento gets 1.3 inches (32 mm) of rain, while Kamloops receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSacramento 58°F (15°C)Kamloops 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Kamloops and Sacramento
| Sacramento | Kamloops | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 inches (97 mm) | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | 2°C (35°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 inches (32 mm) | 12°C (53°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 inches (7 mm) | 16°C (61°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jun | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 76°F (24°C) | 0 inches (1 mm) | 23°C (73°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 inches (2 mm) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 inches (12 mm) | 17°C (63°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 inches (27 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) | 4°C (39°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 inches (65 mm) | -1°C (30°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
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