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.

Activities & attractions 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.

Kelowna in August

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C$ 57

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Flight to Kelowna

3 nights at hotel

C$ 57

2 travellers

Flight to Kelowna

3 nights at 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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When flying to Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 7 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Kelowna include WestJet, Delta and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Kelowna departs from Vancouver and takes around 50m.

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

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

Airports near Kelowna

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Airlines serving Kelowna

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Scandinavian Airlines

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Air Canada

Good (11,183 reviews)

Finnair

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Cathay Pacific

Good (1,378 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

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China Eastern

Good (223 reviews)

LATAM Airlines

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ANA

Excellent (1,236 reviews)

Japan Airlines

Excellent (1,838 reviews)

Korean Air

Excellent (1,218 reviews)

Aeromexico

Good (1,488 reviews)

Air China

Good (155 reviews)

Philippine Airlines

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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around C$ 227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 238 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 vacation rental options in Kelowna, with prices from C$ 42 to C$ 1,660 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kelowna are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kelowna

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Kelowna

3 stars

Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)

C$ 215+

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Comfort Suites Kelowna

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

C$ 202+

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Hyatt Place Kelowna

3 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

C$ 255+

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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites West Kelowna

3 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

C$ 199+

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The Cove Lakeside Resort

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 459+

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Doubletree By Hilton West Kelowna

4 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

C$ 202+

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Renting a car in Kelowna costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 171 if you want to rent 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 rent a car in Kelowna is the Hertz branch at 5533 Airport Way, which is 7 miles from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Expect to pay C$ 2.02 per litre in Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.17 and C$ 32.23. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Best car rental deals in Kelowna

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4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 40/day

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 40/day

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