Introduction
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, The Italian Kitchen Lake Country (415 Commonwealth Road) and OAK + CRU Social Kitchen & Wine Bar (1310 Water St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Social 242 Lounge & Grill (242 Lawrence Ave.) and Friends of Dorothy - Kelowna (315 Lawrence Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kelowna.

When to visit Kelowna

Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 Alaska Airlines, Delta and Singapore Airlines. The shortest flight to Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 04m.

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 NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kelowna using Ebus or Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kelowna takes 240 miles and will cost you around $52. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $103 for a journey of 325 miles. 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 Alaska Airlines, Delta and Singapore Airlines. The shortest flight to Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 04m.

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 NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kelowna using Ebus or Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kelowna takes 240 miles and will cost you around $52. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $103 for a journey of 325 miles. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,969 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around $221 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $161 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kelowna - East 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 4% 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 (9.2, 219 reviews)
$104+
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Hyatt Place Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 603 reviews)
$158+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites West Kelowna
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 114 reviews)
$102+
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Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1126 reviews)
$95+
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The Cove Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 273 reviews)
$183+
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Coast Capri Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1179 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Kelowna

Renting a car in Kelowna costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Driving Force, Avis 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 7 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Kelowna.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kelowna costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Driving Force, Avis 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 7 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Kelowna.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kelowna

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$17/day

Economy

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$18/day

Economy
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