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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Airlines serving Moncton
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 $870 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Moncton are about 39% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton
Most booked hotels in Moncton
Hiring a car in Moncton
Hiring a car in Moncton costs $93 per day, on average, or $186 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 5 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.63 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 $31.51 and $42.01. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.