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. Vernon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vernon in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vernon in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 49 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Vernon, with an average rainfall of 25 mm.

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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 WestJet, Air Canada, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Vernon departs from Vancouver and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 299 km from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Priceless 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 WestJet, Air Canada, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Vernon departs from Vancouver and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 299 km from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Vernon

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Vernon

Lufthansa
Good (8,161 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,017 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,486 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,393 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,718 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,967 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,880 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,283 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Air China
Good (157 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,011 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 Vernon Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vernon

Most booked hotels in Vernon

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Prestige Vernon Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
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Prestige Vernon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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Best Western Pacific Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vernon By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Sandman Hotel Vernon
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 124+
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Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 58+
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Renting a car in Vernon

Renting a car in Vernon costs C$ 87 per day, on average, or C$ 175 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Kelowna.

Expect to pay C$ 1.94 per litre in Vernon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.17 and C$ 30.89. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vernon costs C$ 87 per day, on average, or C$ 175 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Kelowna.

Expect to pay C$ 1.94 per litre in Vernon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.17 and C$ 30.89. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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