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 Boston and takes around 4h 12m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Halifax.

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 Boston and takes around 4h 12m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Halifax.

Airports near Moncton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (8,182 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,161 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,111 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,466 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (572 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (456 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,433 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (274 reviews)
PAL Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Moncton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Amsterdam Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moncton By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Moncton, with prices from $8 to $224 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Moncton are about 59% 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

Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1329 reviews)
$117+
Hôtel Shediac
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 664 reviews)
$170+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dieppe Airport By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 631 reviews)
$101+
Rodd Moncton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1794 reviews)
$111+
Casino New Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 645 reviews)
$122+
Coastal Inn Moncton/ Dieppe
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1382 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Moncton

Renting a car in Moncton costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Standard (Nissan Murano or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Moncton costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Standard (Nissan Murano or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.