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$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vernon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
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 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 296 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 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 296 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (963 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Air China
Good (101 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,724 reviews)
China Southern
Good (110 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (907 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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Prestige Vernon Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vernon By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
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Sandman Hotel Vernon
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 83+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Vernon
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 88+
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Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
4 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 62+
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Renting a car in Vernon

Renting a car in Vernon costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 131 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Vernon.

Expect to pay C$ 1.68 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$ 20.14 and C$ 26.86. 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, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vernon costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 131 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Vernon.

Expect to pay C$ 1.68 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$ 20.14 and C$ 26.86. 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, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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