Kelowna car hire

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Most popular car type

Standard

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Kelowna car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Kelowna with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Kelowna?

You should book your car hire in Kelowna around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Kelowna?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Kelowna are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5, 23 reviews), Avis (8.3, 16 reviews), and Budget (7.6, 28 reviews).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 8.5/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 8.3/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 7.6/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 7.5/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Kelowna?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Kelowna. Intermediate cars in Kelowna cost R1 322/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R655/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kelowna?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kelowna is November at an average cost of R676/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Kelowna when prices are R1 316/day on average, which tends to be 2 480% above the yearly average hire price for Kelowna.

Which car hire company in Kelowna has the most locations?

AliGo Rent A Car, Budget, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car operate 2 locations each in Kelowna, more than any other car hire company.
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Kelowna car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

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Verified travelerJan 2025
Chat to the team about your needs - the gentleman who helped us gave us great advice on insurance, car options and where to drop off.
Verified travelerFeb 2025
Check if your credit card has rental insurance, it will save you money
GlennMar 2024
Ensure you get M&S tires if renting in the winter as it is not standard, as you might expect.
MikeFeb 2024
make sure the rental car people will be there when you arrived.
CherylSept 2023
Extremely easy to drive in Kelowna and navigate
Verified travelerSept 2023
Book directly from the company, and not online with a secondary company.
Verified travelerSept 2023
Ensure car has BC plates. Kelowna traffic is very aggressive and fast paced. Poor city design for flow, no bypass and frequent bridge issues, let alone the sheer volume. And that doesn't include tourist season.
Verified travelerAug 2023
Go with Driving Force and save yourself hundreds of dollars. Not kidding..
BobAug 2023
My only tip is to use Enterprise.
Verified travelerAug 2023
Normal driving rush hour is busy

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Kelowna

  • Canada simply is a nation built with cars in mind, and Kelowna is no exception. As such, it is highly recommended that visitors rent a car in Kelowna, especially if they plan to take in the area’s beautiful scenery. Many of the most majestic spots are only accessible via tours or by car, such as Knox Mountain Park and Myra Canyon Park.
  • Can’t wait to begin your trip to Kelowna? For travelers with flights landing at Kelowna International Airport, the airport’s hire car counters can be found in the main terminal building by the arrivals area.
  • The mountains neighboring Kelowna sure are picturesque, but the weather up there can turn suddenly. Drivers should be cautious when going through any of the passes and should check the weather beforehand. In the case of rain or snow, make sure to drive extra carefully and even consider driving below the speed limit if you do not feel confident navigating the steep mountain roads.
  • Fortunately for visitors to Kelowna, there isn’t much congestion or traffic to worry about in the city. However, there is still a spot of rush hour traffic during the work week. In general, drivers can expect the morning rush hour to start around 6:30 a.m. and to finish up around 9:00 a.m. In the afternoon, the congestion picks up again at around 4:00 p.m. and calms down at around 6:00 p.m. As for congested roads in Kelowna, BC-97 is one of the central routes that backs up during rush hour, so drivers should steer clear of it if they can.
  • Standard hire cars in Kelowna are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Kelowna

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Kelowna?

    Kelowna, like much of Canada, has wide open roads and large avenues that are perfect for all sizes of vehicles. No matter the size of vehicle they choose, renters will have no issues whether it be fitting into parking spaces or navigating narrow streets during their time in Kelowna. However, if you are planning a long road trip, it may be worth selecting a more fuel-efficient vehicle.

  • What’s the speed limit in Kelowna?

    Residential areas in Kelowna feature speed limits of 30 km/h (19 mph), while on urban roads the speed limit jumps up to 50 km/h (31 mph). On freeways in Kelowna the speed limit is 80 km/h (50 mph). Motorways and interstates, on the other hand, have speed limits of 110 km/h (68 mph) and 120 km/h (75 mph).

  • Where are the best places to park in Kelowna?

    Parking is an absolute breeze in Kelowna. For instance, the vast majority of businesses and restaurants will have private parking available for their customers. Aside from that, streetside parking is amply available in the built-up areas of town along with parking lots. In residential areas, streetside parking is the most common choice and there shouldn’t be any problem finding available spaces.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Kelowna?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Kelowna?

    A Standard car hire in Kelowna costs R1 621 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Kelowna?

    An Intermediate car hire in Kelowna costs R1 657 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Kelowna?

    A Special car hire in Kelowna costs R1 098 per day, on average.

Kelowna car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,5

Very Good

Read 23 reviews

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.7

2 locations in Kelowna

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Locations in Kelowna

11 - 5533 Airport Way

+1 833 600 2569

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

1517 Keehn Road

+1 250 979 0299

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Pick-up truck

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It was great theyre very accomodating and friendly definitely want to keep renting eith enterprise and booking via kayak

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Intermediate SUV

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All good, no improvements needed.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Compact

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Great customer service. Great car

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Standard SUV

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Excellent service which went above and beyond our expectations! I hope they open an office in Nelson, BC soon.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size SUV

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

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Standard SUV

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The staff was incredibly accomodating

1 out of 8

Avis

8,3

Very Good

Read 16 reviews

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.8

One location in Kelowna

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Locations in Kelowna

5533 Airport Road #12

+1 250 491 9500

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
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Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Full-size

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Terrible customer service

2,0 Poor

Mike, Feb 2024

Supplier choice

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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

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better level vehicle than expected. great price..

1 out of 6

Budget

7,6

Good

Read 28 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in Kelowna

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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 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

2702 Highway 97 North

+1 250 491 7368

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
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Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
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8,0 Very Good

rob, Jun 2025

Supplier choice

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Uber ride from west Kelowna to get car in Kelowna and could have picked it up and dropped in west Kelowna.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

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I was booked for a certain price and the. At the airport they jumped the price to almost double and would not honour the price which I booked even after showing them the email confirmation. Very unethical

8,0 Very Good

Jae, Feb 2025

Intermediate

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overall it was a pretty painless procedure. i'll probably use budget again if the need comes up.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

SUV

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Car was awesome, just wish you guys kept doors open later

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Luxury SUV

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Most rental companies have a grace period of 2-3 hours. This place it's 1 hour.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate

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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.

1 out of 10

Hertz

7,5

Good

Read 44 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Kelowna

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Locations in Kelowna

1075 Mccurdy Road Kelowna

+1 778 910 2101

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
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5533 Airport Way

+1 250 491 0165

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday07:30 - 23:59
Thursday07:30 - 23:59
Friday07:30 - 23:59
Saturday07:30 - 23:59
Sunday07:30 - 23:59

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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2025

Intermediate

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I had to wait for my car even though I had booked ahead.

10,0 Wonderful

Scott, Mar 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Very quick pickup and drop off. Could have used more instructions on what to do with the keys upon return. Other rental companies had boothes at drop off location. Hertz only has the in airport booth.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Economy

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Asking for lot of money and so many hidden fees

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Supplier choice

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I liked charged me for fuel despite i returned it the same level , they changed the fuel level on the receipt to a different level on the initial invoice

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

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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

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It was all was good

1 out of 15

Dollar

10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Kelowna

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Locations in Kelowna

1075 Mccurdy Road

+1 866 434 2226

Monday08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday08:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:30 - 17:00
Friday08:30 - 17:00

5505 Airport Way

+1 866 434 2226

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00

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Driving Force

9,7

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.4

Value for money

9.9

One location in Kelowna

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2320 Highway 97 N

+1 250 712 1222

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Standard

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I had a fantastic experience with driving force! Pick up and drop off was a breeze. I would Highly recommend them and will definitely rent from them again!

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Intermediate

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The drop off location in the email confirmation was wrong, when we arrived we had to drive to another location 15-minutes away

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Premium SUV

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Amazing vehicle! Amazing service!

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2022

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The excellent customer service of pick up and drop off. Even though Driving Force was not located at the airport, and needing to take a 20min. taxi ride to the pick up/drop off area, the price point is still attractive and affordable. Thank you to the Driving Force team and best wishes!

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2022

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Very affordable, but far from airport though

1 out of 5

Ace

8,4

Very Good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

9.5

One location in Kelowna

Locations in Kelowna

5505 Airport Way

+1 855 755 0555

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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Thrifty

8,0

Very Good

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Kelowna

Locations in Kelowna

1075 Mccurdy Road

+1 877 283 0898

Monday08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday08:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:30 - 17:00
Friday08:30 - 17:00

5505 Airport Way

+1 877 283 0898

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Piotr, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

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Both Thrifty service in Kelowna-Matthew was great and relocated after to Airport Kelowna, where I was supported by Akshay. Both employees were very professional.

National

8,2

Very Good

2 locations in Kelowna

Locations in Kelowna

1756 Pier Mac Way

+1 250 765 2800

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
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402 1756 Pier Mac Way

+1 250 765 2800

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday07:30 - 23:59
Thursday07:30 - 23:59
Friday07:30 - 23:59
Saturday08:30 - 17:00
Sunday08:30 - 17:00

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AliGo Rent A Car

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2 locations in Kelowna

Locations in Kelowna

3410 Hwy 97 N

+1 604 242 2962

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5533 Airport Way

+1 778 484 9954

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Kelowna

Locations in Kelowna

13-5533 Airport Way

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2320 Highway 97 N

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AliGo Rent A Car Okanagon

No score available yet

One location in Kelowna

Locations in Kelowna

5505 Airport Way

+1 778 484 9954

Opening times not available

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AliGo Rent A Car Vancouver South

No score available yet

One location in Kelowna

Locations in Kelowna

5533 Airport Way

+1 778 484 9954

Opening times not available

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Discount Car & Truck Rentals

No score available yet

One location in Kelowna

Locations in Kelowna

102 2307 Enterprise Way

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228 travellers who hired a car in Kelowna gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.1

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