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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kelowna to see all of its attractions.

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Italian Kitchen Lake Country (415 Commonwealth Road) and OAK + CRU Social Kitchen & Wine Bar (1310 Water St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Social 242 Lounge & Grill (242 Lawrence Ave.) and Friends of Dorothy - Kelowna (315 Lawrence Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kelowna.

Kelowna in November

Estimated hotel price

₹ 9287

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 9287

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 28h 16m.

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kelowna using Ebus or Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kelowna takes 386 km and will cost you around ₹ 4,428. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about ₹ 5,280 for a journey of 523 km. 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 28h 16m.

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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around ₹ 18,848 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,690 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kelowna - East and Lake Country Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kelowna, with prices from ₹ 2,555 to ₹ 101,099 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

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Comfort Suites Kelowna

4 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

₹ 8,092+

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Coast Capri Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

₹ 9,975+

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Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites

3 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

₹ 10,160+

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Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna

2 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

₹ 7,285+

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Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna

3 stars

Good (6.2, Good reviews)

₹ 7,684+

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Hiring a car in Kelowna costs ₹ 3,850 per day, on average. Driving Force, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Kelowna.

Expect to pay ₹ 106 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 ₹ 1,267 and ₹ 1,690.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Kelowna.

Expect to pay ₹ 106 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 ₹ 1,267 and ₹ 1,690.

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