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. Picton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Restaurant at Merrill House (343 Main St E) and Waupoos Restaurant (3016 County Road 8) 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 50 km from Picton.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Picton, followed by VIA Rail Canada.
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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.
Red Arrow operates bus routes to Picton. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Picton takes 193 km and will cost you around $86. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 241 km.
Average rates range from around $487 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $789 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.08 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 $24.93 and $33.24. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Picton, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.