Car hire at Kelowna Airport

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Cheap car hire at Kelowna airport

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
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2/4
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$100/day
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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
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$100/day
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Most popular agency

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Avis
Intermediate
$108/day
$83/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Kelowna Airport car hire

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

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

You should book your car hire in Kelowna Airport around 14 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Kelowna Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Kelowna Airport are Avis (8.3, 16 reviews), Budget (8.1, 21 reviews), and Hertz (7.6, 40 reviews).
Avis
Avis
Rated 8.3/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 8.1/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 7.6/10
Dollar
Dollar
Rated 10.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Kelowna Airport?

SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Kelowna Airport. SUV cars in Kelowna Airport cost $106/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $80/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kelowna Airport is April at an average cost of $54/day. February is the most expensive month to hire a car in Kelowna Airport when prices are $85/day on average, which tends to be 86% above the yearly average hire price for Kelowna Airport.

Which rental car company has the most locations in in in?

Ace, AliGo Rent A Car, Avis and Budget operate 1 location each in Kelowna Airport, more than any other car hire company.
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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.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire at Kelowna airport for $83 or less
  • Book your car hire at Kelowna airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring 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. 

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Kelowna airport?

    On average a car hire at Kelowna airport costs $107 per day.

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

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kelowna airport to off-airport locations include Avis, and Hertz.

Kelowna Airport car rental reviews and directory

 
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Avis

8.3

Very Good

Read 16 reviews
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.8

One location in Kelowna Airport

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from$78/day

Locations in Kelowna Airport

5533 Airport Road #12

+1 250 491 9500

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 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..

1 out of 6

Budget

8.1

Very Good

Read 21 reviews

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.4

One location in Kelowna Airport

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Locations in Kelowna Airport

14-5533 Kelowna Intl Apt

+1 250 491 7368

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
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Friday07:30 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
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

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

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.

1 out of 7

Hertz

7.6

Good

Read 40 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.3

One location in Kelowna Airport

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from$88/day

Locations in Kelowna Airport

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
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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, June 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
Asking for lot of money and so many hidden fees

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, July 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

1 out of 14

Dollar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Kelowna Airport

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5505 Airport Way

+1 866 434 2226

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
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Friday09:00 - 17:00
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8

Very Good

Read 11 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.9

One location in Kelowna Airport

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11 - 5533 Airport Way

+1 833 600 2569

Monday08:00 - 23:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Compact

KAYAK
Great customer service. Great car

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, July 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.

1 out of 4

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 Airport

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5505 Airport Way

+1 855 755 0555

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
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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

Locations in Kelowna Airport

5505 Airport Way

+1 877 283 0898

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00

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National

8.2

Very Good

One location in Kelowna Airport

Locations in Kelowna Airport

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

Locations in Kelowna Airport

5533 Airport Way

+1 778 484 9954

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Kelowna Airport

Locations in Kelowna Airport

13-5533 Airport Way

Opening times not available

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

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