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

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. Moncton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Moncton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Montana's BBQ & Bar - Moncton (225 Mapleton Rd) and Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Moncton (141 Trinity Dr, Unit 9) are great picks.

When to visit Moncton

Moncton in December
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in December
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 Nashville and takes around 6h 38m.

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

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 Nashville and takes around 6h 38m.

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Moncton’s bus station is located 21 km from the city center.

Airports near Moncton

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown
YFCFredericton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (7,947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,648 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (540 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (435 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,325 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (268 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moncton By IHG and Thriftlodge by Wyndham Moncton.

Most popular hotel in Moncton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton

Most booked hotels in Moncton

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Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1297 reviews)
$115+
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Amsterdam Inn & Suites Moncton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1672 reviews)
$82+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Moncton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 960 reviews)
$107+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dieppe Airport By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 610 reviews)
$105+
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Coastal Inn Moncton/ Dieppe
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1315 reviews)
$87+
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Casino New Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 633 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Moncton

Renting a car in Moncton costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Moncton is the Budget 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Moncton, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Moncton costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Moncton is the Budget 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Moncton, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Moncton

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

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