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14-5533 Kelowna Intl Apt
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Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in Kelowna

  • To book Budget hire cars in Kelowna you'll need to be at least 21 years old and have had your driver's licence for a year, without any kind of endorsements or disqualifications. You may be asked to pay a young driver's surcharge if you want to hire a higher-end or luxury vehicle if you're under the age of 25. This will be added on as a daily fee. Hiring high-performance cars will also attract a surcharge for drivers between the age of 21 and 25.
  • Canadian law dictates that children under a specific weight be safely secured in a child seat or similar restraint that's age-appropriate. If your child weighs under 40 pounds, a car seat is mandatory. Booster seats are required for all children under 4'9", which is usually around the age of seven. To be on the safe side, you can hire child seats as bookable extras when you use Budget hire cars in Kelowna.
  • You can speed up the collection process when you've booked Budget hire cars in Kelowna. Once you've made your reservation through KAYAK, you can head to the Budget website to register for its FastBreak service. This will allow you to upload all the required documentation, so all you have to do is show your driver's licence to collect you hire car in Kelowna. You won't be subject to the standard collection process, which will save a lot of time.
  • The Kelowna Budget car hire branch offers a selection of vehicles tailored to the local conditions. Kelowna is the third biggest metropolitan area in Canada's British Columbia province, so you can hire an economy or compact car for inner city driving. If you're using the city as a jump-off point to explore the province's rural areas, hire an SUV or an MPV, which can handle the rugged conditions while keeping you comfortable. You can also get roomy estate cars and saloons to tour the area in comfort with your family. If you're visiting by yourself, there's a selection of sportier performance cars too.
  • Standard car hire from Budget in Kelowna are around 0% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in Kelowna

  • Where can I hire Budget cars in Kelowna?

    Kelowna has two vehicle hire branches in Kelowna. There's one at Kelowna regional airport, which will probably be your most convenient option, as the best way to reach the city is by air. If you've taken a bus or other public transport to get there, you can book and collect your car at the main branch in Kelowna on Highway 97 North. You can find this office a little way to the east of the city centre opposite the Days Inn hotel, not far from Kelowna's Energyplex Entertainment Centre.

  • Do I get insurance when I choose Budget car hire in Kelowna?

    You automatically get two types of insurance when you book car hire with Budget. You'll be covered by a Loss Damage Waiver, which makes you responsible for the excess only, protecting you from major damage costs. You can take optional Excess Reduction or Zero Excess cover to mitigate your liability. You also get Mechanical Breakdown Assistance, which covers you in case of any kind of vehicle malfunction. Non-mechanical insurance is available as an optional extra. In addition to this you can also get optional Theft Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance.

  • What are the speed limits in Kelowna?

    Pay close attention to the speed limits in Kelowna, as these are strictly enforced. You can drive at up to 30 mph (50km/h) in built-up areas, and at up to 50 mph (80 km/h) on the suburban and rural roads. If you want to take a road trip, the speed limit on intercity highways and expressways is 70 mph (110 km/h), with some sections designated as 75 mph (120 km/h) zones. Keep an eye out for signposts.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Kelowna?

    Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in Kelowna.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have in Kelowna?

    Budget has 2 hire locations in Kelowna. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Kelowna airport (YLW)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Kelowna airport (YLW)?

    Yes

Reviews for Budget in Kelowna

Overall rating7.5 GoodBased on 43 reviews
Cleanliness
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Comfort
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Overall
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.0

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8.0
Uber ride from west Kelowna to get car in Kelowna and could have picked it up and dropped in west Kelowna.Reviewed 13 Jun 2025
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2.0
I was booked for a certain price and the. At the airport they jumped the price to almost double and would not honour the price which I booked even after showing them the email confirmation. Very unethicalReviewed 18 Mar 2025
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8.0
overall it was a pretty painless procedure. i'll probably use budget again if the need comes up.Reviewed 19 Feb 2025
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10.0
Car was awesome, just wish you guys kept doors open laterReviewed 11 Feb 2025
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4.0
Most rental companies have a grace period of 2-3 hours. This place it's 1 hour.Reviewed 7 Jul 2024
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8.0
Good economical car. Did not like the passenger seat. The seat was way too low. I am not tall (5'3") but I am not a midget and I could barely see over the dash.Reviewed 11 May 2024
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10.0
Excellent in all respects.Reviewed 24 Mar 2024
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8.0
Drop off instructions misleading. Stall I was to leave the car in was occupied but otherwise quick and easy.Reviewed 12 Mar 2024
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8.0
Drop off cost in Penticton a bit exorbitant.Reviewed 5 Mar 2024
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8.0
Helpful staff.good car.Reviewed 14 Feb 2024
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10.0
My experience with budget was excellent as always. However, I was disappointed when I realize that I had booked with kayak, and it was in US dollars. I will not be booking through kayak in the future.Reviewed 25 Sept 2023
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2.0
Happy to take our money up front but when collecting the car we were told they need a credit card for us to have the car. We told them we had paid for the car already. We ended up with no car for our trip.Reviewed 19 Jul 2023
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Where can I find Budget hire cars in Kelowna?

Address

14-5533 Kelowna Intl Apt

Hours

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday07:30 - 23:59
Thursday07:30 - 23:59
Friday07:30 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59

Phone

+1 250 491 7368

Address

2702 Highway 97 North

Hours

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday09:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 250 491 7368
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