Vernon travel guide
Vernon Tourism | Vernon Guide
You're Going to Love Vernon
With a population of 47,274, Vernon is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vernon has to offer.
Where to Eat in Vernon
If you’re looking for affordable options, PeakFine at Sparkling Hill Resort (888 Sparkling Pl) and The Red Antler (123 Shortt ST) are great picks.
When to visit Vernon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vernon in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Vernon, with an average rainfall of 1″.
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. The shortest flight to Vernon from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 4h 40m.
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 Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Vernon using Rider Express or Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Vernon takes 260 miles and will cost you around $104. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $124 for a journey of 325 miles.
Airlines serving Vernon
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
Renting a car in Vernon
Renting a car in Vernon costs $76 per day, on average, or $229 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Kelowna.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Vernon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.