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, 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 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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Moncton using Maritime Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From Halifax, the bus ride to Moncton takes 338 km and will cost you around C$ 49. From Montreal, the ticket costs about C$ 190 for a journey of 1751 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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Moncton, with prices from C$ 11 to C$ 552 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Moncton are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
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$ 74 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 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, 7% more expensive than at Moncton Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.75 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$ 20.90 and C$ 27.86. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Moncton
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 32/day
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 36/day
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