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 February
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in February
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Moncton from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 4h 16m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Moncton. The train station in Moncton is called Moncton, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Moncton is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 116 miles from Moncton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Moncton’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Moncton, you’ll arrive at Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Moncton from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 4h 16m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Moncton. The train station in Moncton is called Moncton, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Moncton is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 116 miles from Moncton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Moncton’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city center.

Airports near Moncton

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown
YFCFredericton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,321 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (509 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,269 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (418 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (265 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 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 86% 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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Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1267 reviews)
$100+
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Four Points by Sheraton Moncton
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 673 reviews)
$97+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dieppe Airport By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 594 reviews)
$104+
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Rodd Moncton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1720 reviews)
$85+
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Hotel Casino New Nouveau Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 620 reviews)
$94+
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Coastal Inn Moncton/ Dieppe
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1288 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Moncton

Renting a car in Moncton costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Moncton costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Moncton

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

Intermediate
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