Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Picton to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Picton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Waupoos Restaurant (3016 County Road 8) and Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House (343 Main St E) are great picks.

When to visit Picton

Picton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Picton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Picton

Plane

Although Picton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kingston (YGK), which is located 50 km from Picton. The shortest domestic flight to Picton departs from Vancouver and takes around 17h 25m.

Train

AccesRail 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 184 km from Picton. You’ll find branches of Fox and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Red Arrow operates bus routes to Picton. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Picton takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 78. From Toronto, the ticket costs about C$ 37 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Picton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kingston (YGK), which is located 50 km from Picton. The shortest domestic flight to Picton departs from Vancouver and takes around 17h 25m.

Train

AccesRail 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 184 km from Picton. You’ll find branches of Fox and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Red Arrow operates bus routes to Picton. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Picton takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 78. From Toronto, the ticket costs about C$ 37 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Picton

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Where to stay in Picton

Average rates range from around C$ 438 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 470 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Picton

Most booked hotels in Picton

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Villa di Casa - Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
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Cribs on Main
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 266+
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Merrill House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 285+
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The Lakeside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 389+
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Our Space the Perfect Place B&B
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
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Drake Devonshire
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 432+
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Renting a car in Picton

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Picton is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Picton is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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