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Pickering travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pickering

With a population of 87,838, Pickering is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pickering has to offer.

Where to Eat in Pickering

If you’re looking for affordable options, PORT (1289 Wharf St.) and Moxies - Pickering (1815 Liverpool Road) are great picks.

When to visit Pickering

Pickering in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pickering in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pickering

Plane

Although Pickering doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 21 miles from Pickering. The shortest flight to Pickering from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Pickering, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pickering to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pickering is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 20 miles from Pickering. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pickering, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Pickering takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Plane

Although Pickering doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 21 miles from Pickering. The shortest flight to Pickering from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Pickering, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pickering to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pickering is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 20 miles from Pickering. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pickering, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Pickering takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Airports near Pickering

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Pickering

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pickering

Most booked hotels in Pickering

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Pickering Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 324 reviews)
$105+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 548 reviews)
$130+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Ajax, Ontario, Canada
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 543 reviews)
$141+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Stouffville
2 stars
Good (7.1, 387 reviews)
$88+
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Super 8 Ajax/Toronto
2 stars
Good (6.9, 368 reviews)
$77+
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Comfort Inn Pickering
2 stars
Good (6.8, 903 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Pickering

Renting a car in Pickering costs $31 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Pickering.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Pickering (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Pickering is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pickering costs $31 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Pickering.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Pickering (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Pickering is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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