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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Moncton to see all of its attractions.
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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Moncton in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -13 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 106 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Moncton, with an average rainfall of 77 mm.
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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Moncton include Air Canada, Emirates and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Moncton departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 13m.
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 centre.
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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Moncton. From Fredericton, the bus ride to Moncton takes 185 km and will cost you around C$ 137. From Halifax, the ticket costs about C$ 99 for a journey of 322 km. Moncton’s bus station is located 21 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Moncton
Where to stay in Moncton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moncton and Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Moncton.
Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton
Most booked hotels in Moncton
Renting a car in Moncton
Renting a car in Moncton costs C$ 87 per day, on average. Hertz, Budget and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Moncton is the Thrifty branch at 777 Aviation Avenue, which is 9 km from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.
Expect to pay C$ 1.96 per litre in Moncton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.50 and C$ 31.34. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.