With a population of 3,983, Picton is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Picton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Waupoos Restaurant (3016 County Road 8) and The Restaurant at Merrill House (343 Main St E) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Picton in July, when the average temperature is 21 °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 -11 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Picton, with an average rainfall of 49 mm.
Although Picton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kingston (YGK), which is located 31 miles from Picton. The shortest domestic flight to Picton departs from Vancouver and takes around 17h 25m.
Another option to get to Picton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 115 miles from Picton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Picton, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Bus.
Average rates range from around C$ 391 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 693 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 1.96 per litre in Picton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.50 and C$ 31.34. The most frequently booked car type in Picton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.