The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Kelowna is $1,602 for a solo traveler, $2,877 for a couple, and $5,394 for a family of 4. Downtown Kelowna hotels range from $64 to $293 per night with an average of $113, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kelowna Airport (YLW) are between $609 and $906 per person for economy flights and $1,911 to $2,843 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $100 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Downtown Kelowna, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YLW and stay in a Downtown Kelowna hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 2nd to April 29th
- September 3rd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Kelowna is usually late January.
Average Downtown Kelowna Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Kelowna for a week is $1,239-$2,286($177-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $752 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Kelowna for a week is $2,450-$4,046($350-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,504 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Kelowna for a week is $4,116-$7,200($588-$1,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,008 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $181 to $209 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Kelowna
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Kelowna? The cheapest trip to Downtown Kelowna is about $131 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $56.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Downtown Kelowna for a week is $917-$1,755($131-$251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $752 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Kelowna for a week is $1,498-$2,850($214-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,504 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Kelowna for a week is $2,996-$5,370($428-$767 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,008 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Kelowna cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Kelowna Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown Kelowna.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Kelowna for a week is $2,864-$9,991($409-$1,427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $190 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,086 to $1,857 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Kelowna for a week is $4,720-$13,178($674-$1,883 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $380 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,172 to $3,714 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Kelowna for a week is $9,440-$23,632($1,349-$3,376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $760 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,344 to $7,428 for first class
Lodging: $336 to $586 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $810 to $1,814 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Kelowna Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Kelowna is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Kelowna due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Downtown Kelowna Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Downtown Kelowna hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Downtown Kelowna.
Flight Costs to Downtown Kelowna
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $906 average in mid December to a low of $609 in late January. Median flight price is $571. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Kelowna our data includes 93 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Kelowna from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,886 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Victoria International (YYJ) in Victoria (Canada) at an average of just $217.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Downtown Kelowna, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $298, so you can easily save about 49% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Downtown Kelowna can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $729 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.