Fredericton travel guide

Fredericton Tourism | Fredericton Guide

You're Going to Love Fredericton

With a population of 52,337, Fredericton is a must-see destination in New Brunswick, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Fredericton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fredericton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Isaac's Way (649 Queen St) and MOCO Downtown (100 Regent St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Qué Padre - Fredericton (5 Acorn St) and Boston Pizza - Fredericton (1230 Prospect St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fredericton.

When to visit Fredericton

Fredericton in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fredericton in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fredericton in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fredericton, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Fredericton

Plane

When flying to Fredericton, you’ll arrive at Fredericton (YFC), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Fredericton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Fredericton is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 282 km from Fredericton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Fredericton. Fredericton’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fredericton, you’ll arrive at Fredericton (YFC), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Fredericton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Fredericton is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 282 km from Fredericton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Fredericton. Fredericton’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city center.

Airports near Fredericton

Airlines serving Fredericton

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Azores Airlines
Good (29 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (275 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (158 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (179 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (23 reviews)
PAL Airlines
Good (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fredericton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fredericton and Lincoln Inn Fredericton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fredericton

Most booked hotels in Fredericton

Chateau Fredericton, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 890 reviews)
$150+
Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 895 reviews)
$110+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 365 reviews)
$183+
Days Inn by Wyndham Oromocto Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1623 reviews)
$100+
Fredericton Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1255 reviews)
$94+
Days Inn by Wyndham Fredericton
3 stars
Good (7.3, 950 reviews)
$96+

Renting a car in Fredericton

Renting a car in Fredericton costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Fredericton.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Fredericton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Fredericton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fredericton costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Fredericton.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Fredericton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Fredericton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.