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 5 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, 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.

When to visit Kelowna

Kelowna in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 401
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelowna in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 401
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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kelowna from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 35h 37m.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kelowna using Ebus or Rider Express. 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 35h 37m.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kelowna using Ebus or Rider Express. 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

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,918 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (853 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
China Southern
Good (94 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,393 reviews)
Air China
Good (86 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelowna

Average rates range from around AED 806 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 541 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 AED 110 to AED 4,360 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 353+
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Coast Capri Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 427+
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Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 414+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 311+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 312+
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Hiring a car in Kelowna

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.

Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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.

Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87. The most frequently booked car type in Kelowna is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Kelowna

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Hertz

Hertz
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