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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vernon in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
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, United Airlines 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 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 WestJet, Air Canada, United Airlines 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 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 (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,052 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,625 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,132 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,723 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (189 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,073 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,685 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,906 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
Air China
Good (137 reviews)
China Southern
Good (133 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,596 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vernon

Average rates range from around C$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 568 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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The Castle at Swan Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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Prestige Vernon Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vernon By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 114+
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Best Western Pacific Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 85+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Vernon
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 132+
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Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
4 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 42+
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Renting a car in Vernon

Renting a car in Vernon costs C$ 125 per day, on average, or C$ 250 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, 43% more expensive than at Kelowna.

Expect to pay C$ 1.48 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$ 17.68 and C$ 23.57. 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vernon costs C$ 125 per day, on average, or C$ 250 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, 43% more expensive than at Kelowna.

Expect to pay C$ 1.48 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$ 17.68 and C$ 23.57. 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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