Kelowna Airport Car Rental for the Okanagan
Quick summary: Kelowna Airport car rental is the quickest way to explore the Okanagan Valley. The airport is around a 20-minute drive from central Kelowna via Highway 97, and Penticton, Vernon and the valley’s wineries are within an hour or so. Demand peaks during the summer wine season and the winter ski season, and winter tires are required on major routes, including Highway 97, in the colder months.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| To Kelowna | Around 20 minutes via Highway 97 |
| Nearby | Vernon, Penticton, wineries |
| Busy seasons | Summer wine season and winter ski season |
| Winter | Winter tires required on major routes |
| Also nearby | Penticton Airport |
| Tours | Wine tours |
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How do you drive into Kelowna?
Turn left onto Highway 97 and follow it into town. Turn off before the bridge if you’re heading downtown, as continuing across takes you to West Kelowna.
What can you visit from Kelowna?
Wineries on both sides of Okanagan Lake, beaches, the Myra Canyon trestles and the towns of Vernon and Penticton. See Okanagan Valley.
When should you book?
Ahead of the summer and ski seasons, when availability tightens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Around 20 minutes via Highway 97.
Yes, on major routes in the colder months.
During the summer wine season and the winter ski season.
Yes, but join a tour or choose a designated driver for tastings.