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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kelowna to see all of its attractions.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
€90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in January
Estimated hotel price
€90
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 17h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 270 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Kelowna. Kelowna West Kelowna is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

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 17h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 270 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Kelowna. Kelowna West Kelowna is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kelowna

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kelowna

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,656 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,015 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,537 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (183 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,045 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Air China
Good (132 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,624 reviews)
China Southern
Good (123 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (942 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around €141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €133 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kelowna - East By IHG and Lake Country Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kelowna, with prices from €25 to €1,008 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kelowna are about 26% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kelowna

Most booked hotels in Kelowna

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Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€109+
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Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€81+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€117+
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Accent Inns Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€70+
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Oasis Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€57+
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Hiring a car in Kelowna

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 €0.93 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 €11.11 and €14.81. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 €0.93 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 €11.11 and €14.81. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Kelowna

Budget

Budget

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz
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