Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mount Vernon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Vernon

With a population of 16.990, Mount Vernon is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mount Vernon has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mount Vernon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mazza's (11587 Upper Gilchrist Rd) and The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge (116 S Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon in September
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Vernon in September
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Vernon in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Vernon, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Mount Vernon

Plane

Although Mount Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbus Airport (CMH), which is located 55 km from Mount Vernon. Akron/Canton is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 221 km from Mount Vernon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

Although Mount Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbus Airport (CMH), which is located 55 km from Mount Vernon. Akron/Canton is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 221 km from Mount Vernon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Mount Vernon

CAKAkron/Canton
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Mount Vernon

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,472 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Vernon

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Vernon and Holiday Inn Express Mt. Vernon By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Vernon

Most booked hotels in Mount Vernon

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The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 267 reviews)
$95+
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The Mount Vernon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 208 reviews)
$110+
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Holiday Inn Express Mt. Vernon By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 187 reviews)
$102+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Mt. Vernon
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 5 reviews)
$120+
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Comfort Inn Mount Vernon Downtown
2 stars
Good (7.7, 271 reviews)
$86+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Vernon
2 stars
Good (6.4, 407 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Mount Vernon

Renting a car in Mount Vernon costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Vernon.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

Renting a car in Mount Vernon costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Vernon.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.