Plan on about an hour for the ride from Downtown Kelowna to Big White Ski Resort, which is 60 km. A standard rideshare costs about $95 at normal demand, and the likely range is $85 to $109.
What the Uber estimate is made of
We calculated this from average rates, so it is not what Uber itself will necessarily charge. The inputs are a $2.50 base fare, $1.15 per km, $0.35 per minute and a $2.00 booking fee.
For 60 km and 60 minutes, distance adds $69.00 and time adds $21.00. With the $2.50 base that is $92.50, and the $2.00 booking fee takes it to about $95.
Busy periods push the number up a lot on a trip this long. At 1.2 times the normal rate you would see about $113. At very busy times (1.5 times) the estimate is about $141, and at a peak, when the rate doubles, about $187. Because each step adds tens of dollars, the multiplier matters far more here than on a short hop. The Uber app shows the actual upfront price before you confirm.
Larger vehicles are priced as follows: Comfort is about $118, XL (up to 6 seats) is about $136, and Premier is about $210. Skiers and snowboarders carry a lot of gear, so XL is worth considering for a group, and the fare split across several people can look more reasonable.
Asking a taxi company for a price
We could not find a published taxi tariff for this area, so we have no meter estimate to give. Phone a taxi company and ask for a quote for the full trip. Ask whether the price is fixed or metered, and whether waiting time or extra stops are added, since none of those are covered in a basic estimate.
Planning a long ride to a ski area
A one hour trip is a different thing from a quick city ride, so book with some care. Check that drivers are online in the app before you rely on it, particularly if you are leaving at an unusual hour. Smaller centres and resort areas can have fewer cars available.
Give the exact pickup address, and say how many people are travelling and how many bags, skis or boards you have. Ask the driver whether everything fits before you load up. If it does not, switch to XL ahead of time and save yourself a cancelled ride.
Think about the trip home too. A ride back to town is worth planning before you head up the mountain, as the same price swings apply and you may not want to be stuck waiting at a busy moment. If you need an accessible vehicle, book it well ahead.