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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Moncton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Moncton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rossano's Italian Grill - Moncton (30 Mapleton Rd) and Clos Restaurant (611 Main Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Moncton (239 Carson Dr) and Boston Pizza - Moncton (1380 Mountain Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Moncton.

When to visit Moncton

Moncton in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Moncton in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Moncton, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Moncton

Plane

When flying to Moncton, you’ll arrive at Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Moncton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 02m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Moncton. The train station in Moncton is called Moncton, and is located 1.5 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Moncton is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 187 km from Moncton. You’ll find branches of Discount Car & Truck Rentals and Budget, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Moncton. From Fredericton, the bus ride to Moncton takes 185 km and will cost you around $94. From Saint John, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 225 km. Moncton’s bus station is located 21 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Moncton, you’ll arrive at Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Moncton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 02m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Moncton. The train station in Moncton is called Moncton, and is located 1.5 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Moncton is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 187 km from Moncton. You’ll find branches of Discount Car & Truck Rentals and Budget, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Moncton. From Fredericton, the bus ride to Moncton takes 185 km and will cost you around $94. From Saint John, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 225 km. Moncton’s bus station is located 21 km from the city center.

Airports near Moncton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,459 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (754 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (843 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
Azores Airlines
Good (27 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (262 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (146 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,852 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (173 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (26 reviews)
PAL Airlines
Good (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton

Most booked hotels in Moncton

Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1293 reviews)
$100+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Moncton
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 945 reviews)
$108+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dieppe Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 469 reviews)
$113+
Casino New Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 439 reviews)
$126+
Quality Inn Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 811 reviews)
$96+
Coastal Inn Moncton Dieppe
3 stars
Good (7.8, 659 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Moncton

Renting a car in Moncton costs $64 per day, on average, or $255 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Hertz, Budget and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Moncton is the Thrifty branch at 777 Aviation Avenue, which is 9 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay $4.92 per gallon in Moncton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.05 and $78.74. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Moncton costs $64 per day, on average, or $255 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Hertz, Budget and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Moncton is the Thrifty branch at 777 Aviation Avenue, which is 9 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay $4.92 per gallon in Moncton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.05 and $78.74. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.