With a population of 20,650, Truro is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Truro to see all of its attractions.
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″.
Although Truro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 57 km from Truro. The shortest flight to Truro from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 5h 45m.
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Truro. The train station in Truro is called Truro, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Truro is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 84 km from Truro. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.
Truro’s bus station is located 2.6 km from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus and Hampton Inn & Suites Truro, NS.
Renting a car in Truro costs $50 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 60% cheaper than airport locations in Truro.
Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Truro is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.