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
₹ 10789
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10789
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 New Delhi and takes around 25h 17m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Aucomm Car Rental, 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 New Delhi and takes around 25h 17m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Aucomm Car Rental, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Kelowna

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (8,226 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,551 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,871 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,465 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,912 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,309 reviews)
Air China
Good (163 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,020 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around ₹ 15,396 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,967 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 ₹ 2,842 to ₹ 112,456 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kelowna are about 11% 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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The Royal Anne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,065+
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Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,883+
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Coast Capri Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,647+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 8,160+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
₹ 8,818+
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Okanagan Seasons Resort
2 stars
Okay (4.6, Okay reviews)
₹ 9,861+
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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 ₹ 137 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 ₹ 1,648 and ₹ 2,198. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Luxury (Lincoln Navigator or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Class Premium Car or similar) is, on average, 45% 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 ₹ 137 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 ₹ 1,648 and ₹ 2,198. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Luxury (Lincoln Navigator or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Class Premium Car or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Kelowna

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 3,387/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 3,446/day

Economy
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