Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Kelowna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
€95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
€95
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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kelowna from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 16h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 271 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kelowna from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 16h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 271 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Kelowna

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (8,108 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,091 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,985 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,927 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,290 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,402 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,607 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,481 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,946 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,858 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,260 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Air China
Good (157 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around €168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €146 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 €26 to €1,040 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kelowna are about 1% 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)
€139+
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Coast Capri Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€140+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€118+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€108+
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Hiring a car in Kelowna

Hiring a car in Kelowna costs €45 per day, on average, or €91 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Driving Force, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 11 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Expect to pay €1.15 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 €13.78 and €18.37. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 4% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kelowna costs €45 per day, on average, or €91 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Driving Force, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 11 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Expect to pay €1.15 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 €13.78 and €18.37. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 4% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Kelowna

Avis

Avis

National

National

Driving Force

Driving Force
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