Mount Vernon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mount Vernon
With a population of 31 743, Mount Vernon is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mount Vernon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Mount Vernon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Vernon in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Vernon, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Mount Vernon
Plane
Although Mount Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bellingham (BLI), which is located 44 km from Mount Vernon. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Vernon departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Vernon. The train journey from Mount Vernon to Vancouver takes 1h 56m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $72 for a 5h 36m trip. The train station in Mount Vernon is called Mount Vernon, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Mount Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 90 km from Mount Vernon. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Mount Vernon using Amtrak or Quick Shuttle. From Richmond, the bus ride to Mount Vernon takes 169 km and will cost you around $34. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Mount Vernon
Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Vernon
Most booked hotels in Mount Vernon
Renting a car in Mount Vernon
Renting a car in Mount Vernon costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Vernon.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mount Vernon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Vernon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.