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

Moncton travel guide

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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, 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 04m.

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 Avis, 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 New York and takes around 5h 04m.

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 Avis, 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
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Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (412 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,924 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (303 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (247 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moncton and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moncton. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Moncton, with prices from $8 to $393 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Moncton are about 37% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Moncton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton

Most booked hotels in Moncton

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Chateau Moncton, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1096 reviews)
$140+
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Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1157 reviews)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dieppe Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 524 reviews)
$123+
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Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 589 reviews)
$119+
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Casino New Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 579 reviews)
$116+
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Parlee Beach Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 385 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Moncton

Renting a car in Moncton costs $76 per day, on average, or $151 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 Hertz branch at 777 Aviation Avenue Unit 12, 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Moncton costs $76 per day, on average, or $151 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 Hertz branch at 777 Aviation Avenue Unit 12, 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Moncton

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$42/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$69/day

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