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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Moncton to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Moncton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Moncton (576 Main St) and Black Rabbit (333 St George St Suite 104) are great picks.

When to visit Moncton

Moncton in February
Estimated hotel price
$202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in February
Estimated hotel price
$202
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

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Moncton. The train station in Moncton is called Moncton, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

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

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Moncton. The train station in Moncton is called Moncton, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Bus

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

Airports near Moncton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (7,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,357 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,959 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,365 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,897 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,062 reviews)
Azores Airlines
Good (64 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (391 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (300 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,809 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (219 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 Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Moncton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton

Most booked hotels in Moncton

Casino New Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$206+
Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$200+
Hotel Moncton
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$130+
Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Moncton
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$145+
Days Inn & Suites Moncton
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$158+
Thriftlodge by Wyndham Moncton
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
$89+

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 Hertz branch at 777 Aviation Avenue Unit 12, which is 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.06 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 $24.66 and $32.88. 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, 61% 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 Hertz branch at 777 Aviation Avenue Unit 12, which is 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.06 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 $24.66 and $32.88. 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, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.