Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Pictou travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pictou

With a population of 3,732, Pictou is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pictou to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Pictou

Pictou in March
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pictou in March
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pictou in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Pictou, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Pictou

Plane

Although Pictou doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottetown (YYG), which is located 75 km from Pictou. Moncton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Air Transat, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Pictou from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 7h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Pictou is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 133 km from Pictou. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Plane

Although Pictou doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottetown (YYG), which is located 75 km from Pictou. Moncton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Air Transat, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Pictou from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 7h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Pictou is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 133 km from Pictou. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Airports near Pictou

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown
YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Pictou

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pictou

Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $723 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pictou

Most booked hotels in Pictou

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The Scotsman Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 519 reviews)
$149+
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Pictou Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 195 reviews)
$202+
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Braeside Country Inn
4 stars
Good (7.9, 544 reviews)
$138+
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Dolan's Motel
1 star
Good (7.6, 129 reviews)
$133+
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The Lionstone Inn Motel And Cottages
2 stars
Good (6.3, 402 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Pictou

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Pictou (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.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Pictou (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.

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