Vernon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vernon

With a population of 47,274, Vernon is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. 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 Vernon has to offer.

Where to Eat in Vernon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Med - Vernon (2915 30 Ave) and D'Argento (123 Shortt Street) are great picks.

When to visit Vernon

Vernon in September
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vernon in September
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vernon in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Vernon, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Vernon

Plane

Although Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kelowna (YLW), which is located 22 miles from Vernon. The shortest flight to Vernon from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 184 miles from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vernon, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Vernon takes 325 miles and will cost you around $63. From Abbotsford, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 430 miles.

Plane

Although Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kelowna (YLW), which is located 22 miles from Vernon. The shortest flight to Vernon from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 184 miles from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vernon, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Vernon takes 325 miles and will cost you around $63. From Abbotsford, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 430 miles.

Airports near Vernon

Airlines serving Vernon

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,559 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vernon

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Vernon.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vernon

Most booked hotels in Vernon

The Castle at Swan Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 333 reviews)
$148+
Prestige Vernon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 336 reviews)
$143+
Sandman Hotel Vernon
3 stars
Good (7.3, 377 reviews)
$83+
Econo Lodge Vernon
2 stars
Good (7.2, 171 reviews)
$72+
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
3 stars
Good (6.9, 115 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Vernon

Renting a car in Vernon costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Vernon.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Vernon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Luxury (Audi Q7 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vernon costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Vernon.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Vernon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Luxury (Audi Q7 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.