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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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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Activities & attractions in Kelowna

Tours

Arlo's Honey Farm - Honey Bee Tour
Walking Tour
Sip Happens Wine Tours - Explore the Okanagan Wine Regions with Us!
Wine
2 hour private sail on Okanagan Lake, from downtown Kelowna BC Canada
Boat Tour
Sip & Anchor Wine and Boat Tours
Wine
The Best Wine Tours in the Okanagan
Wine
Okanagan Foodie Tours - take your taste buds for a walk!
Food & Drink
Kelowna Wine Tasting Tours
Food & Drink
Metropolis Wine Tours offers tasting tours of wineries in the Okanagan
Wine
West Kelowna Wine Tour - half-day wine tour to BC wineries from Wicked Tours
Wine
Bare Wine Tours - the best Kelowna wine tour service in the Okanagan
Wine
Public / Private Wine tours from Kelowna by Let's Go Wine Tours
Wine

Activities

Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Kelowna by Wacky Walks
Other
Okanagan Parasail - Parasail in Kelowna
Water Activities
Laser Tag and Arcade
Other
Boat Rentals Kelowna - pontoons, speedboats, wakeboats, jetskis
Water Activities
Indoor Golf, Mini-Golf, Multi-Sport, Racing, and Flight Simulators
Sports
Boat Tours
Adventure

Other activities

Don-O-Ray Farm Adventure - Petting Zoo and Hedge Maze
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Outdoors
XPERIENCE Kelowna - Escape Room & VR Arcade - Over 1000+ Reviews
Spa Services, Esthetics & the best Massages in town. Renew with us!
Relaxation
Downtown Kelowna Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Drinks
Restaurant
Kelowna Museums - 3 unique downtown locations, many incredible stories
Museums
Forbidden Spirits Distillery Tastings & Tours
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife•Brewery / Distillery
Spirits, Wine and Cocktail Tastings
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife•Brewery / Distillery
Summerhill Pyramid Winery - Wine Tasting Experience
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife•Wine

Where to Eat in Kelowna

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 Friends of Dorothy - Kelowna (315 Lawrence Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kelowna.

When to visit Kelowna

Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Kelowna include Air Canada, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Kelowna departs from Vancouver and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 270 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kelowna using Ebus or Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kelowna takes 386 km and will cost you around C$ 72. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about C$ 143 for a journey of 523 km. The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.6 km from downtown 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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Kelowna include Air Canada, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Kelowna departs from Vancouver and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 270 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kelowna using Ebus or Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kelowna takes 386 km and will cost you around C$ 72. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about C$ 143 for a journey of 523 km. The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.6 km from downtown 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,407 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around C$ 330 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 223 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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kelowna, with prices from C$ 42 to C$ 1,643 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kelowna are about 4% 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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TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Hyatt Place Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites West Kelowna
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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The Cove Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
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Coast Capri Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Renting a car in Kelowna

Renting a car in Kelowna costs C$ 58 per day, on average, or C$ 116 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Driving Force, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 11 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kelowna costs C$ 58 per day, on average, or C$ 116 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Driving Force, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 11 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kelowna

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 23/day

Economy

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 24/day

Economy
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