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.

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moncton in September
Estimated hotel price
$189
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.

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 hire from Halifax, which is about 116 miles from Moncton. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Moncton, you’ll arrive at Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

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 hire from Halifax, which is about 116 miles from Moncton. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

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

Airports near Moncton

Airlines serving Moncton

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,709 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Azores Airlines
Good (29 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (273 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,912 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (156 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (179 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (23 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton

Most booked hotels in Moncton

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Moncton
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$157+
Casino New Brunswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$196+
Hotel Moncton
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$119+
Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Moncton
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$114+
Days Inn & Suites Moncton
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$130+
Thriftlodge by Wyndham Moncton
2 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
$93+

Hiring a car in Moncton

Hertz, Budget and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Moncton is the Thrifty branch at 777 Aviation Avenue, which is 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.12 per litre in Moncton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.35 and $33.79. Compact (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Moncton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hertz, Budget and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Moncton is the Thrifty branch at 777 Aviation Avenue, which is 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.12 per litre in Moncton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.35 and $33.79. Compact (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Moncton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.