Introduction
What to do
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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 187
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Moncton include Air Canada, United Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Moncton departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 10m.

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 Payless 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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Moncton include Air Canada, United Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Moncton departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 10m.

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

Airports near Moncton

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown Alexander B. Campbell
YFCFredericton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,460 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,854 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (584 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,441 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (467 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (275 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 Motel 6 Moncton Nb. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Moncton, with prices from C$ 11 to C$ 681 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Moncton are about 32% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Moncton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Casino New Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dieppe Airport By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Coastal Inn Moncton/ Dieppe
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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Renting a car in Moncton

Renting a car in Moncton costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 131 if you want to rent it 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 downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Moncton Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.99 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$ 23.83 and C$ 31.78. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Moncton costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 131 if you want to rent it 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 downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Moncton Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.99 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$ 23.83 and C$ 31.78. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Moncton

Full-size

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 23/day

Full-size

Full-size

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 29/day

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