Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Moncton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Moncton

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. Moncton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Moncton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Montana's BBQ & Bar - Moncton (225 Mapleton Rd) and Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Moncton (141 Trinity Dr, Unit 9) are great picks.

When to visit Moncton

Moncton in January
Estimated hotel price
$242
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in January
Estimated hotel price
$242
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Moncton

Plane

When flying to Moncton, you’ll arrive at Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Moncton is to pick up a car hire from Halifax, which is about 187 km from Moncton. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Halifax.

Plane

When flying to Moncton, you’ll arrive at Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Moncton is to pick up a car hire from Halifax, which is about 187 km from Moncton. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Halifax.

Airports near Moncton

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown Alexander B. Campbell
YFCFredericton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (579 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (462 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (275 reviews)
PAL Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Moncton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Amsterdam Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Motel 6 Moncton Nb. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Moncton, with prices from $14 to $845 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Moncton are about 52% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton

Most booked hotels in Moncton

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Chateau Moncton, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Moncton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Rodd Moncton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Casino New Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Hotel Moncton
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$118+
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Hiring a car in Moncton

Hiring a car in Moncton costs $91 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Moncton is the Budget branch at 777 Aviation Avenue, which is 9 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.61 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 $31.25 and $41.66. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Moncton costs $91 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Moncton is the Budget branch at 777 Aviation Avenue, which is 9 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.61 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 $31.25 and $41.66. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Moncton

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz
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