Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Vernon to see all of its attractions.

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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vernon in February
Estimated hotel price
$112
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. The shortest flight to Vernon from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 20h 43m.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 186 miles from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, 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. The shortest flight to Vernon from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 20h 43m.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 186 miles from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Vernon

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Vernon

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,271 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,218 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,171 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,779 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,204 reviews)
Air China
Good (146 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
China Southern
Good (146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vernon

Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $683 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre and Vernon Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vernon

Most booked hotels in Vernon

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Prestige Hotel Vernon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Best Western Pacific Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$102+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Vernon
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$132+
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Sandman Hotel Vernon
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$99+
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Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
4 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$35+
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Hiring a car in Vernon

Hiring a car in Vernon costs $83 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Vernon.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.11 and $32.14. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Vernon costs $83 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Vernon.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.11 and $32.14. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.