Introduction
What to do
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, The British Hotel (71 Principale) and La Belle et La Boeuf - Gatineau (1100 Maloney West) are great picks.

When to visit Gatineau

Gatineau in March
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatineau in March
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gatineau include Air Canada, United Airlines and Porter Airlines. The shortest flight to Gatineau from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Gatineau is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 167 km from Gatineau. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Montreal.

Plane

When flying to Gatineau, you’ll arrive at Ottawa Airport (YOW), which is located 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gatineau include Air Canada, United Airlines and Porter Airlines. The shortest flight to Gatineau from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Gatineau is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 167 km from Gatineau. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Gatineau

YOWOttawa
YULMontreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
YGKKingston

Airlines serving Gatineau

Lufthansa
Good (8,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,029 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,785 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (924 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,578 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,146 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,363 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 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 (9.1, 972 reviews)
$266+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Ottawa Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 231 reviews)
$186+
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The Business Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 11518 reviews)
$123+
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Brookstreet
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1092 reviews)
$166+
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Motel Adam
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3512 reviews)
$92+
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Fairmont Château Laurier
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3183 reviews)
$219+
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Renting a car in Gatineau

Renting a car in Gatineau costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Gatineau.

Expect to pay $5.79 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 $69.50 and $92.67. The most frequently booked car type in Gatineau is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gatineau costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Gatineau.

Expect to pay $5.79 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 $69.50 and $92.67. The most frequently booked car type in Gatineau is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Gatineau

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