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.
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.
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 20m.
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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
You can travel by bus to Vernon using Rider Express or Ebus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Vernon takes 523 km and will cost you around £98. From Calgary, the ticket costs about £159 for a journey of 893 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 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 £13.00 and £17.33. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.