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 The Med - Vernon (2915 30 Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Vernon

Vernon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vernon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
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 22 miles from Vernon. Kelowna is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico 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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

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, Aeromexico 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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Vernon

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Vernon

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,545 reviews)
Air China
Good (92 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (870 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (885 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vernon

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

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Best Western Premier Route 97 Vernon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vernon
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
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Prestige Vernon Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+
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Sandman Hotel Vernon
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Vernon
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 102+
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Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 79+
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Renting a car in Vernon

Renting a car in Vernon costs C$ 84 per day, on average, or C$ 168 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Vernon.

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 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$ 19.79 and C$ 26.39. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vernon, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Vernon costs C$ 84 per day, on average, or C$ 168 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Vernon.

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 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$ 19.79 and C$ 26.39. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vernon, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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