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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Picton to see all of its attractions.
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.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Picton, followed by AccesRail.
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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Picton, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Picton takes 153 km and will cost you around AED 228. From Toronto, the ticket costs about AED 103 for a journey of 241 km.
Average rates range from around AED 1,013 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,667 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 AED 60.82 and AED 81.09. 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, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.