Kelowna travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kelowna
With a population of 125,109, Kelowna is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kelowna has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Kelowna
Activities
Where to Eat in Kelowna
If you’re looking for affordable options, Masa's Grill at The Harvest Golf Club (2725 K.L.O. Rd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Kelowna (1825 Underhill St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Kelowna (2121 Harvey Ave) and The Woods at Big White Ski Resort (5315 Big White Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kelowna.
When to visit Kelowna
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kelowna in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kelowna, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Kelowna
Plane
When flying to Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kelowna include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 22m.
Car
Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 271 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.
Airlines serving Kelowna
Where to stay in Kelowna
Average rates range from around $160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $167 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Siesta Suites and Hotel Zed Kelowna. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kelowna, with prices from $30 to $1,187 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kelowna are about 11% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kelowna
Most booked hotels in Kelowna
Renting a car in Kelowna
Renting a car in Kelowna costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Driving Force, Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kelowna is the Hertz branch at 5533 Airport Way, which is 11 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.
Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Kelowna
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$34/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$35/day