A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Saint John vs. Kamloops for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Saint John or Kamloops?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Saint John and Kamloops. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Saint John or Kamloops?

Saint John

With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.

This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.

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 Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John and Kamloops, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is Kamloops much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John is in Caribbean Islands and Kamloops is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Saint John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John 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 Saint John Expensive? and Is Kamloops Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Saint John or Kamloops?

Kamloops has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Kamloops in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Saint John as well as Kamloops. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the summer, Saint John is a little warmer than Kamloops. Typically, the summer temperatures in Saint John in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Kamloops averages at about 23°C (73°F).

Saint John usually gets more rain in July than Kamloops. Saint John gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Kamloops receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Kamloops in the Autumn?

Both Kamloops and Saint John are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.

In October, Saint John is generally much warmer than Kamloops. Daily temperatures in Saint John average around 28°C (82°F), and Kamloops fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

It's quite rainy in Saint John. In October, Saint John usually receives more rain than Kamloops. Saint John gets 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Kamloops receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Saint John or Kamloops in the Winter?

Both Kamloops and Saint John during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Kamloops. Saint John is much warmer than Kamloops in the winter. The daily temperature in Saint John averages around 26°C (78°F) in January, and Kamloops fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).

Saint John usually gets more rain in January than Kamloops. Saint John gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Kamloops receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Kamloops in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint John and Kamloops. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round.

In the spring, Saint John is much warmer than Kamloops. Typically, the spring temperatures in Saint John in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Kamloops averages at about 12°C (53°F).

In April, Saint John usually receives more rain than Kamloops. Saint John gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Kamloops receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Kamloops and Saint John