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 4 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 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 47m.
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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vernon, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Vernon takes 260 miles and will cost you around £69. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about £53 for a journey of 310 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
Hiring a car in Vernon
Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.01 and £17.34. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vernon, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.