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 November

Estimated hotel price

C$ 160

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 160

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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Plane

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 Air Canada, Aeromexico and Air China. 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 168 miles from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.4 miles from downtown Kelowna. Kelowna West Kelowna is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

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The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.4 miles from downtown Kelowna. Kelowna West Kelowna is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kelowna

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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around C$ 205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 154 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 vacation rental options in Kelowna, with prices from C$ 42 to C$ 1,665 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kelowna are about 28% 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$ 113+

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The Cove Lakeside Resort

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 165+

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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites West Kelowna

3 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 122+

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Comfort Suites Kelowna

4 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

C$ 130+

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort

4 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

C$ 195+

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Coast Capri Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 146+

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Renting a car in Kelowna costs C$ 61 per day, on average, or C$ 123 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.85 and C$ 25.13. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kelowna, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kelowna.

Best car rental deals in Kelowna

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 27/day

Supplier choice sedan

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 30/day

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