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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Truro to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Truro

If you’re looking for affordable options, Olive & Vine (76 Inglis Pl) and Frank & Gino's (286 Robie St) are great picks.

When to visit Truro

Truro in December
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Truro in December
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Truro

Plane

Although Truro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 35 miles from Truro. 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 Truro from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Truro. The train station in Truro is called Truro, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truro is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 52 miles from Truro. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truro using Maritime Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From North Sydney, the bus ride to Truro takes 330 miles and will cost you around $46. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $375 for a journey of 1356 miles. Truro’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Truro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 35 miles from Truro. 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 Truro from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Truro. The train station in Truro is called Truro, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truro is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 52 miles from Truro. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truro using Maritime Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From North Sydney, the bus ride to Truro takes 330 miles and will cost you around $46. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $375 for a journey of 1356 miles. Truro’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Truro

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown
YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Truro

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 Truro

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Truro.

Where to stay in popular areas of Truro

Most booked hotels in Truro

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Truro
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 633 reviews)
$119+
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Berry's Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 576 reviews)
$79+
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Best Western Truro - Glengarry
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 955 reviews)
$108+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Truro NS
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 883 reviews)
$97+
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Inn on Prince Hotel & Conference Centre Truro
3 stars
Excellent (8, 902 reviews)
$116+
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Stonehouse Motel and Restaurant
2 stars
Good (6.3, 708 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Truro

Renting a car in Truro costs $60 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Truro.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Truro is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Truro costs $60 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Truro.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Truro is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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