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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Moncton to see all of its attractions.

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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

Moncton in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
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 5 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Moncton include Porter Airlines, Air Transat and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Moncton departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 10m.

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 centre.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Moncton, you’ll arrive at Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 5 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Moncton include Porter Airlines, Air Transat and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Moncton departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 10m.

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 centre.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

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

Airports near Moncton

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown
YFCFredericton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (7,547 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,038 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,400 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,038 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (470 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,153 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (387 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (253 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.

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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dieppe Airport By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Rodd Moncton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Quality Inn Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Casino New Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Renting a car in Moncton

Renting a car in Moncton costs C$ 66 per day, on average. 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 downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 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$ 19.04 and C$ 25.38. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Moncton costs C$ 66 per day, on average. 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 downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 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$ 19.04 and C$ 25.38. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Moncton

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 39/day

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Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 41/day

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