Truro travel guide
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You're Going to Love Truro
With a population of 20.650, Truro is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Truro to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Truro
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Truro in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Truro, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
How to Get to Truro
Plane
Although Truro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 57 km from Truro. Moncton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Transat, Air Canada, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Truro from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 5h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Truro. The train station in Truro is called Truro, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Truro is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 84 km from Truro. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Truro. From Moncton, the bus ride to Truro takes 298 km and will cost you around $34. From Fredericton, the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 571 km. Truro’s bus station is located 2.6 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Truro
Where to stay in Truro
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus and Hampton Inn & Suites Truro, NS.
Where to stay in popular areas of Truro
Most booked hotels in Truro
Renting a car in Truro
Renting a car in Truro costs $72 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Truro.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Truro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Truro is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.