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 June
Estimated hotel price
$227
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in June
Estimated hotel price
$227
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 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Moncton is called Moncton, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Moncton is to pick up a car hire from Halifax, which is about 116 miles from Moncton. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Moncton’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Moncton, you’ll arrive at Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Moncton is called Moncton, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Moncton is to pick up a car hire from Halifax, which is about 116 miles from Moncton. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Moncton’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Moncton

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown
YFCFredericton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (521 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,291 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (423 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (265 reviews)
PAL Airlines
Good (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in Moncton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moncton and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moncton By IHG. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Moncton, with prices from $14 to $378 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Moncton are about 88% 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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Amsterdam Inn & Suites Moncton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Hotel Casino New Nouveau Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Hotel Moncton
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$120+
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Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Moncton
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$133+
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Days Inn & Suites Moncton
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$142+
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Hiring a car in Moncton

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 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.90 and $31.87. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.90 and $31.87. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Moncton

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