Car rental at Kelowna airport (YLW): rental companies and tips

Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Kelowna airport (YLW) and where to find them. The airport is 11 km from Kelowna. See also the airport guide for general information.

Car rental agency desks are located in the arrivals hall next to the baggage reclaim carousels. Rental vehicles are parked and retrieved in the designated surface lot right in front of the terminal building.

On-site car rental companies

Avis: typically open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 11:00 pm, Saturdays 7:30 am to 8:30 pm, Sundays 7:30 am to 9:00 pm.

Budget: open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 12:00 am, Saturdays and Sundays 8:00 am to 12:00 am.

Enterprise: open Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Saturdays 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sundays 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Hertz: desk hours aligned with scheduled daily flight arrivals.

National: shares service desk facilities and fleet with Enterprise.

Rental Requirements

Drivers must be at least 21 years old (under-25 drivers generally incur an underage driver fee), present a valid government-issued driver's license (with an International Driving Permit if the license is not in English or French), an official passport or photo ID, and a valid major credit card in the driver's name for deposit pre-authorization.

During summer peaks and winter ski seasons, vehicle rental availability can be constrained. Reserving well in advance is highly recommended. To compare rates, insurance options, and vehicle availability, travellers can check platforms like Discover Cars or book directly with the authorized on-site companies.

Companies, opening hours and desk locations can change. Check with the rental company before booking.

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Tips for renting a car in Canada

Check that your driver's license is valid in Canada. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is only valid together with your national license.
Review what the rental includes: collision damage waiver, third-party liability and the deductible. Most companies also hold a deposit on a credit card in the driver's name.
Learn the local rules before you drive: speed limits, right of way, alcohol limits and tolls.
Check which side of the road traffic drives on and where the steering wheel is.
At pickup, photograph the car (inside and out) and the fuel level, and keep the photos until the deposit is returned.
Know what to do in an accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

Find the rental desks and parking on the YLW airport map.

Not driving? See other ways to get to and from YLW. Returning the car or picking someone up: parking at YLW.

Content written by German Giudici

Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.