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

Gatineau travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gatineau

With a population of 242,124, Gatineau is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Gatineau deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Gatineau

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spritz (25 Allée de Hambourg) and Milan Gatineau (740 Maloney Ouest) are great picks.

When to visit Gatineau

Gatineau in July
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatineau in July
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gatineau

Plane

When flying to Gatineau, you’ll arrive at Ottawa Airport (YOW), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gatineau include Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Gatineau from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Gatineau, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Gatineau to Montreal takes 1h 33m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatineau is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 103 miles from Gatineau. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatineau, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and FlixBus. From Montreal, the bus ride to Gatineau takes 125 miles and will cost you around $71. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gatineau, you’ll arrive at Ottawa Airport (YOW), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gatineau include Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Gatineau from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Gatineau, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Gatineau to Montreal takes 1h 33m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatineau is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 103 miles from Gatineau. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatineau, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and FlixBus. From Montreal, the bus ride to Gatineau takes 125 miles and will cost you around $71. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Gatineau

YOWOttawa
YULMontreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
YGKKingston

Airlines serving Gatineau

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatineau

Most booked hotels in Gatineau

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Hilton Lac Leamy
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 886 reviews)
$297+
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Holiday Inn Gatineau – Ottawa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 611 reviews)
$135+
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The Business Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 7135 reviews)
$108+
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Brookstreet
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1038 reviews)
$133+
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Lord Elgin Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2360 reviews)
$170+
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Motel Adam
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2836 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Gatineau

Renting a car in Gatineau costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Gatineau.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Gatineau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Gatineau is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gatineau costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Gatineau.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Gatineau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Gatineau is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Gatineau

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$30/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

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