Picton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Picton
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.
Where to Eat in Picton
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.
When to visit Picton
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.
How to Get to Picton
Plane
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.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Picton.
Car
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Picton, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Picton takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 56. From Toronto, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airports near Picton
Where to stay in Picton
Average rates range from around C$ 397 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 666 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Picton
Most booked hotels in Picton
Renting a car in Picton
Expect to pay C$ 1.93 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$ 23.12 and C$ 30.83. The most frequently booked car type in Picton is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.