Mount Vernon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mount Vernon
With a population of 31,743, Mount Vernon is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mount Vernon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Mount Vernon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Vernon in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Vernon, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Mount Vernon
Plane
Although Mount Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bellingham (BLI), which is located 27 miles from Mount Vernon. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Vernon departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Vernon. The train journey from Mount Vernon to Vancouver takes 1h 56m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $18 for a 2h 04m trip. The train station in Mount Vernon is called Mount Vernon, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Mount Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 56 miles from Mount Vernon. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Mount Vernon.
Airlines serving Mount Vernon
Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Vernon
Most booked hotels in Mount Vernon
Renting a car in Mount Vernon
Renting a car in Mount Vernon costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Vernon.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Mount Vernon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Vernon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.