West Kelowna travel guide

West Kelowna Tourism | West Kelowna Guide

You're Going to Love West Kelowna

With a population of 28.793, West Kelowna is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Kelowna has to offer.

Where to Eat in West Kelowna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Modest Butcher (829 Douglas Rd) and 19 Okanagan Grill + Bar (3509 Carrington Road) are great picks.

When to visit West Kelowna

West Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to West Kelowna

Plane

When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 5h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 262 km from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Kelowna, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to West Kelowna takes 386 km and will cost you around $105. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $125 for a journey of 523 km. West Kelowna’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 5h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 262 km from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Kelowna, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to West Kelowna takes 386 km and will cost you around $105. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $125 for a journey of 523 km. West Kelowna’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near West Kelowna

Airlines serving West Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (490 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (954 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (541 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,776 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Kelowna

Most booked hotels in West Kelowna

The Cove Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 103 reviews)
$184+
Coast Capri Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1257 reviews)
$144+
Comfort Suites Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 832 reviews)
$124+
Ramada by Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1145 reviews)
$100+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
2 stars
Good (7.1, 882 reviews)
$98+
Super 8 by Wyndham West Kelowna BC
2 stars
Good (6.8, 358 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in West Kelowna

Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $32 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in West Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in West Kelowna is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $32 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in West Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in West Kelowna is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.