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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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, The Med - Vernon (2915 30 Ave) and D'Argento (123 Shortt Street) 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. The shortest flight to Vernon from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 22h 59m.
Car
Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 184 miles from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vernon, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Vernon takes 380 miles and will cost you around $148. From Abbotsford, the ticket costs about $128 for a journey of 430 miles.
Airlines serving Vernon
Where to stay in Vernon
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
Hiring a car in Vernon
Expect to pay $2.19 per litre in Vernon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.23 and $34.97. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Luxury (Audi Q7 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.