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.
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
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Picton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Picton to Toronto takes 2h 08m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about $391 for a 49h 11m trip.
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 Alamo and Avis, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Picton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus.
Airports near Picton
Where to stay in Picton
Average rates range from around $620 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,024 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Picton
Hiring a car in Picton
Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.15 and $34.87. The most frequently booked car type in Picton is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.