Top 5 best quad bike (ATV) rentals in Kamloops

Kamloops doesn't reveal itself from a car window. The real city — dry canyon rims, grassland ridgelines, forestry roads that vanish into the hills — sits well past the pavement, in places like Lac du Bois Grasslands or the Frederick Lake lookouts above Greenstone Mountain. Renting a quad in Kamloops is how you actually get to them: throttle up a dusty switchback, crest a ridge, and suddenly the whole Thompson valley opens up below you. It's the kind of view most visitors never see, simply because they never had the wheels for it.

This is BC's dry interior, and the landscape was practically built for a quad. Trails run steep, loose and unpaved, distances between lakes and viewpoints stretch far beyond a comfortable walk, and a huge network of forestry roads links it all together with almost no traffic to worry about. A scooter or road bike would struggle within a kilometre of gravel; an ATV shrugs it off and keeps climbing. Around here, a quad rental isn't a novelty activity — it's simply the normal way locals and visitors alike reach the backcountry.

Top 10 things to see in Kamloops by quad

1. Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area — a sweeping network of grassland and canyon trails just north of the city, one of the signature ATV routes in the region.
2. Kenna Cartwright Park — multi-use trails on the city's edge with lookout points over the Thompson valley, an easy first stop.
3. Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park — a lake-and-forest hub south of town and a common launch point for longer backcountry rides.
4. Paul Lake Provincial Park — a scenic lake northeast of Kamloops, reached along forestry roads made for quads.
5. Harper Mountain — the local ski hill's summer access roads and cutlines double as off-road routes with valley views.
6. Isobel Lake — a quiet little lake near Lac Le Jeune, a favourite rest stop on longer loops.
7. Stake Lake — a trail network south of the city, popular with riders following the access roads.
8. Sun Peaks Resort backcountry roads — a mountain-resort area northeast of town with an extensive forestry-road network, often run as a guided tour.
9. McConnell Lake — a backcountry lake reached by forestry road, ideal for a half-day excursion.
10. Greenstone Mountain and the Frederick Lake area — a higher-elevation network of forestry roads with panoramic views, a favourite among local ATV clubs.

What do you need to rent a quad in Kamloops?

Off-road on private land or a designated trail, adults generally don't need a driver's licence at all, though most operators still ask for photo ID. On-road use or crossing a public road is a different story — that requires a valid driver's licence, and international visitors typically don't need an IDP alongside it. Expect a minimum age of 16-18 to ride as a driver, with younger riders allowed only as passengers. A deposit or credit-card hold is standard for the rental, usually taken as a pre-authorisation in your own name, and most guided tour operators handle registration and trail passes for you.

How much does it cost to rent a quad in Kamloops?

Expect roughly 22-30 CAD per day in low season, rising to 45-70 CAD per day for a standard single-rider quad in high season. Larger-displacement or two-up models run about 90-140 CAD per day.

• July and August are the priciest months, when trail conditions are also at their best.
• April-May and September-October sit in the shoulder season, with noticeably lower rates.
• Many operators pause rentals entirely from November through March once the snow sets in.

When to book a rental quad in Kamloops?

June through September is high season, when the grasslands are dry, the forestry roads are clear, and every trail on this list is in full swing — book a few days ahead if you're set on a specific weekend. The shoulder months either side, particularly September, offer quieter trails and gentler prices. Once winter arrives, ATV rental all but disappears from the region until spring, so outside the June-September window it's worth checking with us before you plan a trip around it.

Local traffic rules in Kamloops

Canada drives on the right. Helmets are required nationwide for anyone riding a scooter or motorcycle, and BC extends that rule to quad riders as well. In town, speed limits sit around 50 km/h unless otherwise posted, climbing to 80-90 km/h on the rural highways you'll cross en route to trailheads. The criminal alcohol limit is 0.08%, but BC enforces roadside penalties from as low as 0.05%, so it's simplest to treat riding and drinking as mutually exclusive. Lane splitting isn't permitted anywhere in the country, and that applies to quads on shared roads too.

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a quad bike without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!