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.
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 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Moncton, with an average rainfall of 3″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Moncton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 38m.
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 center.
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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Moncton’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Moncton
Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton
Most booked hotels in Moncton
Renting a car in Moncton
Renting a car in Moncton costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if 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 Thrifty branch at 777 Aviation Avenue, which is 5 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Moncton.
Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Moncton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19. The most frequently booked car type in Moncton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Moncton
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$28/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$28/day