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Mount Vernon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Vernon

With a population of 15,277, Mount Vernon is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mount Vernon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Vernon in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mount Vernon

Plane

Although Mount Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belleville (BLV), which is located 52 miles from Mount Vernon. Evansville Dress Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Vernon departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 189 miles from Mount Vernon. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

Although Mount Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belleville (BLV), which is located 52 miles from Mount Vernon. Evansville Dress Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Vernon departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 189 miles from Mount Vernon. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Mount Vernon

EVVEvansville Dress Regional
STLLambert-St Louis
BLVBelleville

Airlines serving Mount Vernon

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,250 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,971 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Vernon

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Mount Vernon and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mount Vernon.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Vernon

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Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1678 reviews)
$137+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mount Vernon
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 616 reviews)
$138+
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Comfort Suites Mount Vernon
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 796 reviews)
$129+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Mt. Vernon
4 stars
Good (7.7, 583 reviews)
$149+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Vernon IL
2 stars
Good (7.4, 924 reviews)
$72+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Mount Vernon
2 stars
Good (6.6, 601 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car 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 Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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 Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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