Québec City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Québec City

With a population of 528,595, Québec City is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Québec City to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Québec City

Vieux Québec is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Québec City. These include popular favourites such as Restaurant Le Continental (26, rue St-Louis), LaurieRaphael - Quebec (117 rue Dalhousie) and Le Champlain Restaurant - Fairmont Château Frontenac (1 rue des Carrières). If you’re looking for affordable options, Chez Muffy (10 rue Saint-Antoine) and Restaurant 1640 (20 rue Ste-Anne) are great picks. Families with children usually love to dine at Portofino Brasserie Italienne - Ste. Foy (965 Rte de l'Église), while couples can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Conti Caffe (32 Rue Saint Louis), in Vieux Québec.

When to visit Québec City

Québec City in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 190
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Québec City

Plane

When flying to Québec City, you’ll arrive at Québec City (YQB), which is located 13 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Québec City include Air Canada, Avianca and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Québec City departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. Located 9 km from the city centre, Québec City Sainte-Foy is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Gare du Palais, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 232 km from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Québec City using VIA Rail Canada or Bus. From Montreal, the bus ride to Québec City takes 283 km and will cost you around C$ 52. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 293 for a journey of 491 km. The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from downtown Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Québec City, you’ll arrive at Québec City (YQB), which is located 13 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Québec City include Air Canada, Avianca and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Québec City departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. Located 9 km from the city centre, Québec City Sainte-Foy is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Gare du Palais, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 232 km from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Québec City using VIA Rail Canada or Bus. From Montreal, the bus ride to Québec City takes 283 km and will cost you around C$ 52. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 293 for a journey of 491 km. The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from downtown Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Québec City

Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,580 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,389 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,892 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,881 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,689 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,676 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,857 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (825 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,500 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,069 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,481 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (659 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (383 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,814 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

From 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac to great affordable options like the Le Clos Saint-Louis, Québec City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 422 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Relais Charles-Alexandre and Econo Lodge Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Québec City, with prices from C$ 76 to C$ 502 per night. Saint-Roch is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Québec City are about 11% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Vieux Québec - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Le Priori and Hôtel Marie-Rollet.

Saint-Roch - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, Ascend Hotel Collection and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Saint-Roch is C$ 61.

Vieux Québec - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Le Priori and Hôtel Marie-Rollet.
Saint-Roch - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, Ascend Hotel Collection and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Saint-Roch is C$ 61.
Most popular hotel in Québec City by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Québec City

Most booked hotels in Québec City

Entourage sur-le-Lac
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 248+
Hotel Clarendon
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
DoubleTree by Hilton Quebec Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 350+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 179+

Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs C$ 59 per day, on average. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Québec City is the Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 13 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay C$ 1.78 per litre in Québec City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.29 and C$ 28.39. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 3 Series or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Québec City costs C$ 59 per day, on average. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Québec City is the Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 13 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay C$ 1.78 per litre in Québec City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.29 and C$ 28.39. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 3 Series or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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