Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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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

Kelowna in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Kelowna

Plane

When flying to Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kelowna include Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 168 miles from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.4 miles from downtown Kelowna. Kelowna West Kelowna is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kelowna include Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 168 miles from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.4 miles from downtown Kelowna. Kelowna West Kelowna is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Kelowna

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kelowna

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,029 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,463 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,064 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,326 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,884 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,009 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,624 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
Air China
Good (126 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,659 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (942 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $110 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kelowna - East By IHG and Siesta Suites. 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 27% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kelowna

Most booked hotels in Kelowna

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (9, 265 reviews)
$81+
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The Cove Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 275 reviews)
$119+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites West Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 141 reviews)
$87+
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Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1203 reviews)
$89+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 799 reviews)
$139+
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Coast Capri Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1237 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Kelowna

Renting a car in Kelowna costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Driving Force, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 7 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kelowna costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Driving Force, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 7 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kelowna

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$19/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$22/day

Economy
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