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.

If you’re looking for affordable options, DunnEnzies Pizza (4638 Lakeshore Rd) and Masa's Grill at The Harvest Golf Club (2725 K.L.O. Rd) 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 December

Estimated hotel price

₹ 8619

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 8619

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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kelowna from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 21h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 270 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Kelowna. Kelowna West Kelowna is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

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 21h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Kelowna is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 270 km from Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kelowna Downtown, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Kelowna. Kelowna West Kelowna is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kelowna

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Excellent (10,898 reviews)

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Good (998 reviews)

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Excellent (1,367 reviews)

ANA

Excellent (964 reviews)

Japan Airlines

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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around ₹ 16,608 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,484 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 holiday rental options in Kelowna, with prices from ₹ 2,634 to ₹ 104,251 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kelowna are about 5% cheaper 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)

₹ 9,835+

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Coast Capri Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

₹ 8,957+

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Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites

3 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

₹ 10,187+

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Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna

2 stars

Good (7.4, Good reviews)

₹ 6,719+

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Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna

3 stars

Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)

₹ 6,513+

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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 ₹ 107 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 ₹ 1,286 and ₹ 1,714. 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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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Airports near Kelowna

Airlines serving Kelowna

Where to stay in Kelowna

Where to stay in popular areas of Kelowna

Most booked hotels in Kelowna

Hiring a car in Kelowna

Car hire agencies in Kelowna