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. Kelowna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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.
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 19h 07m.
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 Sixt, among others, in Vancouver.
Airlines serving Kelowna
Where to stay in Kelowna
Average rates range from around €142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €147 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 €1,047 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kelowna are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kelowna
Most booked hotels in Kelowna
Hiring a car in Kelowna
Hiring a car in Kelowna costs €51 per day, on average, or €101 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.
Expect to pay €1.32 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 €15.77 and €21.02. 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.