The average price of a 7-day trip to Pictou is $1,441 for a solo traveler, $2,588 for a couple, and $4,852 for a family of 4. Pictou hotels range from $52 to $238 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are between $625 and $918 per person for economy flights and $1,961 to $2,881 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $83 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Pictou, NS, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YHZ and stay in a Pictou hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- May 14th to July 15th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 1st, October 29th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pictou is usually mid to late August.
Average Pictou Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pictou for a week is $1,173-$2,054($168-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $435 to $789 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pictou for a week is $2,282-$3,682($326-$526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $1,578 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pictou for a week is $3,762-$6,452($537-$922 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $3,156 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $141 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pictou
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pictou? The cheapest trip to Pictou is about $118 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $42.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Pictou for a week is $827-$2,149($118-$307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $435 to $789 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pictou for a week is $1,402-$3,218($200-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $1,578 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pictou for a week is $2,804-$5,788($401-$827 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $3,156 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Pictou cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pictou Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pictou.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pictou for a week is $2,214-$9,624($316-$1,375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,014 to $1,602 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pictou for a week is $3,816-$12,444($545-$1,778 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,028 to $3,204 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pictou for a week is $7,632-$22,164($1,090-$3,166 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,056 to $6,408 for first class
Lodging: $204 to $476 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $810 to $1,814 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pictou Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pictou is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pictou due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Pictou Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Pictou hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Pictou.
Flight Costs to Pictou
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $918 average in mid December to a low of $625 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pictou our data includes 209 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pictou from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,102 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St. John’s International (YYT) in St. John’s (Canada) at an average of just $244.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Pictou, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $293, so you can easily save about 47% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Pictou can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $594 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.