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.

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Where to Eat in Vernon

If you’re looking for affordable options, RANGE restaurant bar + patio (301 Village Centre Place) and Phoenix Steakhouse (3117 30 Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Vernon

Vernon in February
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vernon in February
Estimated hotel price
$150
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.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 299 km from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, 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.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 299 km from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Vernon

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Vernon

Lufthansa
Good (8,158 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,015 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,477 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,019 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,373 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,689 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,475 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,962 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,276 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,880 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Air China
Good (156 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,011 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vernon

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 Vernon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Best Western Pacific Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Sandman Hotel Vernon
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$154+
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Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$68+
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Hiring a car in Vernon

Expect to pay $2.35 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 $28.13 and $37.50. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.35 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 $28.13 and $37.50. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.