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). 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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in March
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 8 miles 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 Montreal and takes around 45m.

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 34m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 260 for a 5h 48m trip. Located 6 miles 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 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 144 miles 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 Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From Montreal, the bus ride to Québec City takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 107. From Montreal, the ticket costs about C$ 89 for a journey of 205 miles. The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 5 miles from downtown Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Québec City, you’ll arrive at Québec City (YQB), which is located 8 miles 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 Montreal and takes around 45m.

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 34m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 260 for a 5h 48m trip. Located 6 miles 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 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 144 miles 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 Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From Montreal, the bus ride to Québec City takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 107. From Montreal, the ticket costs about C$ 89 for a journey of 205 miles. The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 5 miles from downtown Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 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$ 190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 459 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$ 90 to C$ 757 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 6% 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.

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.
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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Entourage sur-le-Lac
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 231+
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Hotel Clarendon
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 439+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Quebec Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs C$ 58 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 Hertz branch at 507 Rue Principale Suite 119, which is 8 miles from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Québec City costs C$ 58 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 Hertz branch at 507 Rue Principale Suite 119, which is 8 miles from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Québec City

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4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 28/day

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Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 28/day

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