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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Moncton has to offer.
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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Moncton from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 33m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Moncton. The train journey from Moncton to Halifax takes 4h 17m and costs around £45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about £111 for a 16h 58m trip. 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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Moncton’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city centre.
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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Moncton
Most booked hotels in Moncton
Hiring a car in Moncton
Hiring a car in Moncton costs £74 per day, on average, or £222 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Budget, Hertz 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 £1.07 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 £12.82 and £17.09. 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 car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Moncton
Standard
5 adults, 3 Bags
£111/day
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
£138/day