Vernon travel guide

Vernon Tourism | Vernon Guide

You're Going to Love Vernon

Vernon is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vernon has to offer.

When to visit Vernon

Vernon in February
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vernon in February
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Vernon

Plane

When flying to Vernon, you’ll arrive at Bradley Intl Airport (BDL), which is located 13 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vernon. The train journey from Vernon to Windsor takes 0h 38m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $6 for a 0h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 107 miles from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Vernon, you’ll arrive at Bradley Intl Airport (BDL), which is located 13 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vernon. The train journey from Vernon to Windsor takes 0h 38m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $6 for a 0h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vernon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 107 miles from Vernon. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Airports near Vernon

Airlines serving Vernon

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,513 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,037 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,032 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,317 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (535 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vernon

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Vernon - Manchester and Travelodge by Wyndham Vernon CT.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vernon

Most booked hotels in Vernon

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradley Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 840 reviews)
$141+
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 437 reviews)
$229+
Holiday Inn Express Vernon - Manchester
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 377 reviews)
$142+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1047 reviews)
$116+
Ramada by Wyndham Windsor Locks
3 stars
Good (6.7, 823 reviews)
$76+
Manchester Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.1, 537 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Vernon

Renting a car in Vernon costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Vernon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vernon costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Vernon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Vernon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.