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.
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
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″.
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 12h 49m.
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.
Airlines serving Moncton
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 $487 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Moncton are about 45% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton
Most booked hotels in Moncton
Renting a car in Moncton
Renting a car in Moncton costs $62 per day, on average, or $125 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.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Moncton Intl.
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 Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Moncton, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.