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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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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
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 Air Canada, United Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Moncton departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

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

Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Moncton. 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 Air Canada, United Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Moncton departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

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

Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Moncton. Moncton’s bus station is located 13 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Moncton

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown
YFCFredericton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (7,028 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (284 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,815 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (239 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (36 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 Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Moncton. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Moncton, with prices from C$ 11 to C$ 545 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Moncton are about 35% 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Wingate by Wyndham Dieppe Moncton
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dieppe Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Casino New Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
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Parlee Beach Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Renting a car in Moncton

Renting a car in Moncton costs C$ 75 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 Hertz branch at 548 Mountain Road, which is 0 miles from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.61 and C$ 27.48. Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Moncton, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Moncton costs C$ 75 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 Hertz branch at 548 Mountain Road, which is 0 miles from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.61 and C$ 27.48. Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Moncton, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Moncton

Standard

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 37/day

Standard

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 38/day

Compact
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