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 6 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, 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 December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10311
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10311
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 31h.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 271 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Sixt, among others, in Vancouver.

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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 31h.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 271 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Sixt, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Kelowna

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (8,039 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,777 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,135 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,403 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,360 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,475 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (222 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,834 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,224 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,492 reviews)
Air China
Good (154 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (999 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around ₹ 16,139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,336 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 ₹ 2,858 to ₹ 113,080 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kelowna are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kelowna

Most booked hotels in Kelowna

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Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,618+
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Dilworth Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 10,923+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 11,855+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
₹ 12,688+
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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 ₹ 146 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 ₹ 1,749 and ₹ 2,332. 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 Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona 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 11 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 146 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 ₹ 1,749 and ₹ 2,332. 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 Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Kelowna

Avis

Avis

National

National

Driving Force

Driving Force
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