With a population of 30,161, Pointe-Claire is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pointe-Claire deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Pointe-Claire (6815, Trans Canada Highway, Local F017) and 40 Westt Steakhouse (2305 Aut Transcanadienne) are great picks.
When flying to Pointe-Claire, you’ll arrive at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Pointe-Claire from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 20m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Pointe-Claire, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pointe-Claire to Lévis takes 2h 25m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 39m trip.
Another option to get to Pointe-Claire is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 12 miles from Pointe-Claire. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pointe-Claire, including Trailways, Megabus and FlixBus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Pointe-Claire takes 120 miles and will cost you around $51. From Québec City, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 145 miles.
Renting a car in Pointe-Claire costs $28 per day, on average, or $56 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 92% cheaper than airport locations in Pointe-Claire.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Pointe-Claire (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pointe-Claire, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.