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. Pictou deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Pictou
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″.
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 Air Transat, Delta, Sunwing Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Pictou from the United States departs from Las Vegas and takes around 8h 53m.
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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Halifax.
Airlines serving Pictou
Where to stay in popular areas of Pictou
Most booked hotels in Pictou
Renting a car in Pictou
Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61.