Fredericton travel guide
Fredericton Tourism | Fredericton Guide
You're Going to Love Fredericton
With a population of 52,337, Fredericton is a must-see destination in New Brunswick, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Fredericton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Fredericton
Where to Eat in Fredericton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Isaac's Way (649 Queen St) and MOCO Downtown (100 Regent St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Qué Padre - Fredericton (5 Acorn St) and Boston Pizza - Fredericton (1230 Prospect St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fredericton.
When to visit Fredericton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fredericton in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °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 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fredericton, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Fredericton
Plane
When flying to Fredericton, you’ll arrive at Fredericton (YFC), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fredericton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 22m.
Car
Another option to get to Fredericton is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 175 miles from Fredericton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Fredericton’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.
Airlines serving Fredericton
Where to stay in Fredericton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fredericton and Lincoln Inn Fredericton.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fredericton
Most booked hotels in Fredericton
Renting a car in Fredericton
Renting a car in Fredericton costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Fredericton.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Fredericton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Fredericton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Fredericton
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$25/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$26/day