Car rental at Kelowna Airport

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Top tips for hiring a car at Kelowna airport

  • Travelers who opt for car rental at Kelowna Airport (YLW) will be delighted by the expansive fleet of car models from which to choose.  For families or groups who need a lot of space and want to be able to go off-road, SUVs are a great option. Get a compact car if you're traveling solo or a couple who doesn't need a lot of space. 4X4s are good for driving in off-road conditions or if you need a little more power for powered-up road trips. Vans are perfect for people who need to transport a lot of cargo or have a large family, and you can choose a sedan if you want something sleek and stylish that can handle city driving well.
  • The convenience of renting a car at Kelowna Airport makes traveling hassle-free. Having a car as soon as you arrive ensures that your journey is stress-free, allowing you to get to your destination quickly and easily. Furthermore, the pickup and drop-off procedures are streamlined and easy to understand so you don't have to waste time trying to figure out how the car rental process works. In addition, with online booking through KAYAK, you can be sure that your vehicle awaits you in top condition, ready for the journey ahead.
  • Kelowna Airport car rental offers one-way car rentals, which offer travelers flexible options for their travel plans. By picking up at one location and dropping off at another, you can save time from driving back to the same location. This can be incredibly helpful for those who have a tight schedule or a long distance to travel. Just select a different destination for drop-off when making a reservation. Once the one-way car rental booking has been confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation with your booking details.
  • If your travel plans change due to unavoidable circumstances, after hours return becomes the only option. Most car rental companies at Kelowna Airport provide a key drop box next to their counter at the airport. Make sure you contact the rental company ahead of time so they are aware of your plans and can provide any additional instructions. On arriving at the airport, park the rental car in their parking lot and put the keys inside the drop box.
  • Book your car hire at Kelowna airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Kelowna airport

  • Where are car rental companies located at Kelowna Airport?

    There are a few car rental companies located inside Kelowna Airport. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and National are all located in the ground transportation building near the baggage claim area. The pick-up and drop-off point of the Kelowna Airport car rentals are located to the left when you exit the terminal from the southern end. Once you have arrived at the Ground Transportation Building, please look for your rental company’s rental counters inside. They are located directly inside the facility and should be easy to spot. If you have any trouble finding the counter, feel free to ask one of the friendly staff members for help.

  • Which car rental companies are easiest at Kelowna Airport?

    Enterprise car rental at Kelowna Airport is one of the easiest options for travelers. Their commitment to cleanliness, comfort, ease of pick-up/drop-off, and value for money makes it an ideal choice. The ease of pick-up/drop-off at Kelowna Airport makes the car rental experience even easier for travelers. Enterprise's staff quickly assesses a customer's needs and matches them with the perfect vehicle. Once a car is selected, customers can pick it up directly from the airport terminal, saving them time and money.

  • What are car rental benefits/amenities offered by car rental at Kelowna Airport?

    Car rental companies often offer different benefits and amenities to their customers for the utmost comfort, safety, and convenience. Customers enjoy peace of mind as they can easily cancel their reservation if their travel plans change. Also, your rental car comes with optional equipment necessary for safety, such as seats for their children. In addition, the GPS makes getting around Kelowna easy and stress-free, especially if you are not familiar with the area. In the event of severe winter weather conditions, customers can benefit from snow tires for firm traction during winter travels. 

  • What is the best rental car company at Kelowna airport?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company at Kelowna airport is Hertz (7.6, 66 reviews).

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Kelowna airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kelowna airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.

Kelowna Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Avis

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

7.8

One location in Kelowna Airport

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5533 Airport Road #12

+1 250 491 9500

Monday08:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Terrible customer service

2.0 Poor

Mike, Feb 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
When I arrived, the woman at budget had told me the Avis woman went home. Sooooo, I had to rent with budget.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
better level vehicle than expected. great price..

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Everything was great, also considering that I arrived at the airport a little before midnight and the Avis employee was waiting for me to give me the key and all. Saturday night, too... Many thanks to that wonderful lady employee!

10.0 Wonderful

Caroline, Jul 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Great ! easy and cheap

8.0 Very Good

Andreas, Mar 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Car was full of scratches and an upgrade would have been nice

1 out of 6

Budget

8.3

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.7

One location in Kelowna Airport

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14-5533 Kelowna Intl Apt

+1 250 491 7368

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday07:30 - 23:59
Thursday07:30 - 23:59
Friday07:30 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:00
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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Good economical car. Did not like the passenger seat. The seat was way too low. I am not tall (5'3") but I am not a midget and I could barely see over the dash.

10.0 Wonderful

Glenn, Mar 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Excellent in all respects.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Drop off instructions misleading. Stall I was to leave the car in was occupied but otherwise quick and easy.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Drop off cost in Penticton a bit exorbitant.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
My experience with budget was excellent as always. However, I was disappointed when I realize that I had booked with kayak, and it was in US dollars. I will not be booking through kayak in the future.

10.0 Wonderful

Chris, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Loved the vehicle- going to buy one.

1 out of 7

Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.3

One location in Kelowna Airport

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5533 Airport Way

+1 250 491 0165

Monday08:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

KAYAK
They did not answer the phone and did not provide any explanation that my credit card had been checked. They never asked me to verify my credit. Additionally, the rental fee was charged twice. I called them, but they did not answer.

10.0 Wonderful

Murrey, May 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
It was all was good

10.0 Wonderful

Marek, Apr 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
The Hertz front counter attendant was wonderful

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Did not enjoy the additional charges on check out.

2.0 Poor

Alex, Jan 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
They gave me an suv with no winter tires during the worst snow storm of the year which is illegal to drive in certain parts of BC. I slid right into a snowbank, had to get towed out, and drove 30km/hr the rest of the way home because it was so bad.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Service good ! Price reasonable.

1 out of 13

Dollar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

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5505 Airport Way

+1 866 434 2226

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.9

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11 - 5533 Airport Way

+1 833 600 2569

Monday08:00 - 23:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Everything, they were very fast, courteous Yeahand helpful. I will definitely rent again from them. Excellent

10.0 Wonderful

Aleks, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great, price was very reasonable and drop off was easy.

Cons:

The interior windows were dirty and had a hard time seeing the road because of it.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Very nice people helping us at pick up and drop off, patient and took the time for us ! Really appreciated that, will rent there again for sure !

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Enterprise was great. However, I did not like the booking process through Kayak. From the beginning I was being quoted a rate in Cdn Dollars (all in) and somewhere between starting the process and being moved to the Hotwire website the quote was switched to US Dollars. I did notice this and it would have been fine if the final total was still ‘all in’ and similar to the Cdn amount expected. It turned out to be almost 40% higher than expected as I guess the US amount was not all in. It was just disappointing that the currency and variables were changing as I went through the reservation process. It was obviously known from the beginning of my inquiry that I was shopping in Canada, making a reservation in Canada and paying in Canadian dollars. Hoping, if I book through Kayak again that the process is more transparent. Regards, Corey Smith

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

KAYAK
Car was great the service was perfect

2.0 Poor

Adam, Dec 2022

KAYAK
The pickup counter was closed during regular hours. I sent my associates twice over 2 days and nobody was there. It made for a bad experience for the employee I sent. We rented a separate car and cancelled this booking.

1 out of 4

Ace

8.4

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

9.5

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5505 Airport Way

+1 778 484 9956

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Staff was friendly and helpful

6.0 Okay

Maureen, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Computer problems when I arrived and I felt they didn't care about my plans. I did get an apology however as I was going finally. The car had no winter tires which is compulsory in BC after October 1st. I traveled through mountains so was lucky there was no snow or ice when I was driving.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Nobody was there on Monday as promised. Still got shuttle ride to airport by hotel shuttle.

8.0 Very Good

Ed, Feb 2022

KAYAK
The logistics of the pick up turned out to be perfect, but we’re not well explained in the reservation materials, so I had to do a little detective work. Also the local brand name of Aligo should have been included in the reservation, as the Ace name isn’t well known in Kelowna.

1 out of 2

Thrifty

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Kelowna Airport

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5505 Airport Way

+1 877 283 0898

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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National

8.2

Very Good

One location in Kelowna Airport

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1756 Pier Mac Way

+1 250 765 2800

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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AliGo Rent A Car

No score available yet

One location in Kelowna Airport

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5533 Airport Way

+1 778 484 9954

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Kelowna Airport

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13-5533 Airport Way

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330 travellers who rented a car in Kelowna Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.2

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