With a population of 87,467, Moncton is a must-see destination in New Brunswick, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Moncton to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rossano's Italian Grill - Moncton (30 Mapleton Rd) and Clos Restaurant (611 Main Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Moncton (239 Carson Dr) and Boston Pizza - Moncton (1380 Mountain Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Moncton.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Moncton in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -13 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 106 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Moncton, with an average rainfall of 77 mm.
When flying to Moncton, you’ll arrive at Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Moncton. The train journey from Moncton to Québec City takes 13h 41m and costs around $185 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $215 for a 16h 58m trip. The train station in Moncton is called Moncton, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.
Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Moncton. Moncton’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moncton and Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Moncton.
Hertz, Budget and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Moncton is the Thrifty branch at 777 Aviation Avenue, which is 5 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Moncton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.63 and $38.18. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.