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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Picton has to offer.
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 50 km from Picton.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Picton.
Car
Another option to get to Picton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 184 km from Picton. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, 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 £35. From Toronto, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 241 km.
Airports near Picton
Where to stay in Picton
Average rates range from around £205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £403 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Picton
Most booked hotels in Picton
Hiring a car in Picton
Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Picton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.69 and £18.25. 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 car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.