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.

Where to Eat in Picton

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.

When to visit Picton

Picton in November
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Picton in November
Estimated hotel price
$183
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 31 miles from Picton.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Picton. The train journey from Picton to Toronto takes 2h 25m and costs around $215 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $371 for a 7h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Picton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 115 miles from Picton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Picton, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Picton takes 145 miles and will cost you around $85. From London, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 515 miles.

Plane

Although Picton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kingston (YGK), which is located 31 miles from Picton.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Picton. The train journey from Picton to Toronto takes 2h 25m and costs around $215 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $371 for a 7h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Picton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 115 miles from Picton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Picton, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Picton takes 145 miles and will cost you around $85. From London, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 515 miles.

Airports near Picton

YGKKingston

Where to stay in Picton

Average rates range from around $392 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $770 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Picton

Hiring a car in Picton

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.98 and $34.64. 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.

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.98 and $34.64. 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.