West Kelowna travel guide
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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.
Activities & attractions in West Kelowna
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
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
How to Get to West Kelowna
Plane
When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 28m.
Car
Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 163 miles from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, 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 260 miles and will cost you around $88. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $126 for a journey of 325 miles. West Kelowna’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving West Kelowna
Where to stay in popular areas of West Kelowna
Most booked hotels in West Kelowna
Renting a car in West Kelowna
Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.
Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. 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, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.