A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Saint John vs. Vernon for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Saint John or Vernon?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Saint John and Vernon. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Saint John or Vernon?

Saint John

With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.

This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.

Vernon

Vernon is located in British Columbia, Canada. It's in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior and dates back to 1892. The city has a population of about 40,000 and the Greater Vernon area has a population of about 58,584. It's the largest city in the North Okanagan Regional District. In many ways Vernon feels like most other towns around North America, but if you find yourself here with some time to spare, you can find a handful of activities that will help you see it's unique personality and interesting qualities. The town is most popular for its lakes and beaches during the summer monts, and its skiing and hockey during the winter months.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada, and The Best Adventure Tours to Canada.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John and Vernon, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is Vernon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John is in Caribbean Islands and Vernon is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Vernon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vernon and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Saint John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John than you might in Vernon.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Saint John Expensive? and Is Vernon Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Saint John or Vernon?

Vernon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Vernon in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint John and Vernon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round.

In July, Saint John is generally a little warmer than Vernon. Daily temperatures in Saint John average around 29°C (83°F), and Vernon fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In July, Saint John usually receives more rain than Vernon. Saint John gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Vernon receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Saint John or Vernon in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Saint John as well as Vernon. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Saint John is much warmer than Vernon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Saint John averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Vernon fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

Saint John receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Saint John usually gets more rain in October than Vernon. Saint John gets 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Vernon receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Vernon in the Winter?

Both Vernon and Saint John are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.

It's quite cold in Vernon in the winter. In the winter, Saint John is much warmer than Vernon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Saint John in January average around 26°C (78°F), and Vernon averages at about -3°C (27°F).

In January, Saint John usually receives more rain than Vernon. Saint John gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Vernon receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Saint John or Vernon in the Spring?

Both Vernon and Saint John during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Saint John is generally much warmer than Vernon. Daily temperatures in Saint John average around 27°C (80°F), and Vernon fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Saint John usually gets more rain in April than Vernon. Saint John gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Vernon receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Vernon and Saint John