Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kelowna travel guide

Kelowna Tourism | Kelowna Guide

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 7 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kelowna in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 46 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kelowna, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.

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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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 169 miles from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 169 miles from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Kelowna

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,274 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,443 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,823 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,531 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,130 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,951 reviews)
Air China
Good (167 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,039 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,429 reviews)
China Southern
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around $275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $297 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lake Country Inn and Siesta Suites. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kelowna, with prices from $53 to $2,113 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kelowna are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kelowna

Most booked hotels in Kelowna

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Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Oasis Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$158+
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Dilworth Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$135+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Kelowna BC
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$121+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$150+
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Hiring a car in Kelowna

Hiring a car in Kelowna costs $96 per day, on average, or $672 if you want to hire it for 7 days. Driving Force, Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kelowna is the Hertz branch at 5533 Airport Way, which is 7 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Expect to pay $2.57 per litre in Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.76 and $41.01. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kelowna, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kelowna costs $96 per day, on average, or $672 if you want to hire it for 7 days. Driving Force, Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kelowna is the Hertz branch at 5533 Airport Way, which is 7 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Expect to pay $2.57 per litre in Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.76 and $41.01. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kelowna, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Kelowna

Avis

Avis

National

National

Driving Force

Driving Force
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