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 35 km from Vernon. The shortest flight to Vernon from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 19h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 296 km from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, 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 483 km and will cost you around $134. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $149 for a journey of 555 km.
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 $2.18 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 $26.15 and $34.86. Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vernon, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.