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.
Activities & attractions in Vernon
Activities
Where to Eat in Vernon
If you’re looking for affordable options, PeakFine at Sparkling Hill Resort (888 Sparkling Pl) and Match Eatery & Public House - Vernon (4900 Anderson Way) are great picks.
When to visit Vernon
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.
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. Kelowna is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, 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 184 miles from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Vernon using Ebus or Rider Express. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Vernon takes 300 miles and will cost you around C$ 171. From Abbotsford, the ticket costs about C$ 68 for a journey of 430 miles.
Airlines serving Vernon
Where to stay in Vernon
Average rates range from around C$ 184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 259 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The 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
Renting a car in Vernon
Renting a car in Vernon costs C$ 96 per day, on average, or C$ 191 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, 1% more expensive than at Kelowna.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 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$ 22.68 and C$ 30.24. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.