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

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vernon has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Vernon

If you’re looking for affordable options, PeakFine at Sparkling Hill (888 Sparkling Pl) and BNA Brewing Vernon (1714 Kalamalka Lake Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Vernon

Vernon in April
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vernon in April
Estimated hotel price
$82
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 35 km from Vernon. Kelowna is the most popular, with regular flights from Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Vernon from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 296 km from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

Although Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kelowna (YLW), which is located 35 km from Vernon. Kelowna is the most popular, with regular flights from Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Vernon from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 296 km from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Vernon

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Vernon

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Air China
Good (127 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,636 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (942 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vernon

Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $331 and up for a 5-star experience. 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

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Best Western Premier Route 97 Vernon
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 210 reviews)
$82+
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Prestige Vernon Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 875 reviews)
$84+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vernon By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 702 reviews)
$72+
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Sandman Hotel Vernon
3 stars
Good (7.4, 372 reviews)
$72+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Vernon
2 stars
Good (7.2, 843 reviews)
$54+
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Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
4 stars
Good (6.5, 1846 reviews)
$35+
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Renting a car in Vernon

Renting a car in Vernon costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Vernon.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vernon costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Vernon.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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