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

Mount Vernon travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mount Vernon has to offer.

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When to visit Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Vernon in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 27 miles from Mount Vernon. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Vernon departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

The train station in Mount Vernon is called Mount Vernon, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 56 miles from Mount Vernon. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Mount Vernon.

Plane

Although Mount Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bellingham (BLI), which is located 27 miles from Mount Vernon. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Vernon departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

The train station in Mount Vernon is called Mount Vernon, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 56 miles from Mount Vernon. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Mount Vernon.

Airports near Mount Vernon

FRDFriday Harbor
BLIBellingham
LPSLopez Island

Airlines serving Mount Vernon

Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Kenmore Air
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Vernon

Most booked hotels in Mount Vernon

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Wild Iris Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 487 reviews)
$165+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Burlington
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 393 reviews)
$171+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Burlington
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 592 reviews)
$175+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Burlington
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 345 reviews)
$174+
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Comfort Suites Burlington near I-5
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 567 reviews)
$152+
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Candlewood Suites Burlington
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 166 reviews)
$150+
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Renting a car in Mount Vernon

Renting a car in Mount Vernon costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Vernon.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Vernon is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mount Vernon costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Vernon.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Vernon is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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