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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kelowna to see all of its attractions.
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 The Woods at Big White Ski Resort (5315 Big White Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kelowna.
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.
When flying to Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kelowna from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 17h 02m.
Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 168 miles from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.
You can travel by bus to Kelowna using Ebus or Rider Express. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Kelowna takes 300 miles and will cost you around €114. From Abbotsford, the ticket costs about €77 for a journey of 430 miles. The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Kelowna. Kelowna Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around €209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €141 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kelowna - East and Lake Country Inn.
Hiring a car in Kelowna costs €51 per day, on average. Driving Force, Avis 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.
Expect to pay €1.27 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 €15.16 and €20.21. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kelowna, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.