Kelowna travel guide
Kelowna Tourism | Kelowna Guide
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.
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
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.
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 27h 32m.
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 Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Airlines serving Kelowna
Where to stay in Kelowna
Average rates range from around ₹ 15,480 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,025 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 ₹ 2,879 to ₹ 113,915 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kelowna are about 12% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kelowna
Most booked hotels in Kelowna
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 ₹ 143 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 ₹ 1,716 and ₹ 2,288. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.