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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kelowna has to offer.

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.

Kelowna in December

Estimated hotel price

₹ 9923

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 9923

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 Mumbai and takes around 40h 50m.

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 Sixt, 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 Mumbai and takes around 40h 50m.

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 Sixt, 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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Scandinavian Airlines

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Air Canada

Good (10,736 reviews)

Cathay Pacific

Good (1,176 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (11,928 reviews)

China Eastern

Good (197 reviews)

Korean Air

Excellent (1,195 reviews)

Japan Airlines

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ANA

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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around ₹ 13,045 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,607 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 ₹ 2,722 to ₹ 107,706 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kelowna are about 22% 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)

₹ 8,165+

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort

4 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

₹ 12,974+

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Accent Inns Kelowna

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

₹ 8,347+

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Ramada by Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Center

3 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

₹ 7,090+

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Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna

2 stars

Good (7.5, Good reviews)

₹ 6,378+

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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 ₹ 105 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 ₹ 1,263 and ₹ 1,684. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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