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 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fredericton from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 7h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Fredericton is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 175 miles from Fredericton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Fredericton’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fredericton, you’ll arrive at Fredericton (YFC), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fredericton from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 7h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Fredericton is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 175 miles from Fredericton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Fredericton’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Fredericton

Airlines serving Fredericton

Lufthansa
Good (4,674 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,956 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,837 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (990 reviews)
Azores Airlines
Good (29 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (273 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,928 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (162 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, 891 reviews)
$147+
Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 901 reviews)
$113+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 366 reviews)
$172+
Days Inn by Wyndham Oromocto Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1638 reviews)
$104+
Fredericton Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1258 reviews)
$97+
Days Inn by Wyndham Fredericton
3 stars
Good (7.3, 966 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Fredericton

Renting a car in Fredericton costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 3% 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 Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fredericton costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 3% 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 Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.