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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kelowna has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Kelowna

If you’re looking for affordable options, JOEY Kelowna (2475 Highway 97 N, Suite 300) and Porter's (1851 Kirschner Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Kelowna

Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10327
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10327
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kelowna from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 47h 13m.

Car

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

Plane

When flying to Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kelowna from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 47h 13m.

Car

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

Airports near Kelowna

Airlines serving Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (8,173 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,143 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,488 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,059 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,419 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,755 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (230 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,968 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,289 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,223 reviews)
Air China
Good (159 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,013 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around ₹ 17,362 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,390 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 ₹ 2,862 to ₹ 113,253 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday 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

Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,184+
Coast Capri Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,761+
Ramada by Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 10,444+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 8,827+
Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
₹ 10,358+

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 7 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 136 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 ₹ 1,637 and ₹ 2,183. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Dodge Journey or similar) is, on average, 56% 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 7 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 136 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 ₹ 1,637 and ₹ 2,183. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Dodge Journey or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.