Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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).

When to visit Québec City

Québec City in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 179
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, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Québec City departs from Montreal and takes around 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 2h 45m and costs around C$ 104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 187 for a 6h 02m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Québec City Gare du Palais is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 9 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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from downtown Québec City. Québec City Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 6 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, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Québec City departs from Montreal and takes around 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 2h 45m and costs around C$ 104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 187 for a 6h 02m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Québec City Gare du Palais is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 9 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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from downtown Québec City. Québec City Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,089 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,479 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,127 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,049 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (480 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge Airport and Auberge Québec. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Québec City, with prices from C$ 87 to C$ 533 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 15% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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

Saint-Roch - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Saint-Roch is C$ 59.

Beauport - Hotel Le Littoral, N Hôtel Québec and Hotel et Motel Le Chateauguay have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Beauport will cost you about C$ 101 per night.

Vieux Québec - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Clos Saint-Louis, Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Le Priori.
Saint-Roch - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Saint-Roch is C$ 59.
Beauport - Hotel Le Littoral, N Hôtel Québec and Hotel et Motel Le Chateauguay have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Beauport will cost you about C$ 101 per night.
Most popular hotel in Québec City by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Québec City

Most booked hotels in Québec City

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Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 365+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
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Hotel L'Oie des neiges
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
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Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs C$ 54 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 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$ 18.60 and C$ 24.80. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Québec City, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Québec City costs C$ 54 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 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$ 18.60 and C$ 24.80. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Québec City, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Québec City

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 26/day

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Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 32/day

Intermediate
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