Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Fredericton travel guide

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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
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fredericton in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 Phoenix and takes around 9h 29m.

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 Turo and Avis, 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 Phoenix and takes around 9h 29m.

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 Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

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

Airports near Fredericton

YSJSaint John
YQMMoncton Intl
YFCFredericton

Airlines serving Fredericton

Lufthansa
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Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (239 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (36 reviews)
PAL Airlines
Good (9 reviews)
Pascan
Excellent (3 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.

Most popular hotel in Fredericton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Fredericton

Most booked hotels in Fredericton

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Chateau Fredericton, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 851 reviews)
$131+
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Quality Inn & Suites Amsterdam
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 958 reviews)
$97+
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Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 791 reviews)
$115+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Oromocto Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1410 reviews)
$95+
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Fredericton Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1404 reviews)
$97+
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Travellers Inn Fredericton Nb
2 stars
Good (7.4, 852 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Fredericton

Renting a car in Fredericton costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Fredericton.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fredericton, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fredericton costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Fredericton.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fredericton, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Fredericton

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$37/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

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