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 4 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 November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10763
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10763
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kelowna from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 33h 15m.

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 Sixt and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

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 33h 15m.

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 Sixt and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Kelowna

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kelowna

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,140 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (248 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,965 reviews)
Air China
Good (168 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,040 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,423 reviews)
China Southern
Good (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around ₹ 14,177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,797 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 ₹ 2,838 to ₹ 112,295 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kelowna are about 16% 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)
₹ 10,405+
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Accent Inns Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,662+
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Oasis Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,770+
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Ramada by Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 8,608+
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Dilworth Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 7,094+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
₹ 7,946+
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Hiring a car in Kelowna

Driving Force, Thrifty 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 7 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 134 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 ₹ 1,612 and ₹ 2,149. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia K4 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Driving Force, Thrifty 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 7 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 134 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 ₹ 1,612 and ₹ 2,149. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia K4 or similar) is, on average, 54% 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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