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, Dinty Restaurant (620 Ch d'Aylmer) and Resto Bistro Rumeur (585 boulevard La Gappe) are great picks.
When to visit Gatineau
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. The shortest flight to Gatineau from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 5h 52m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Gatineau, followed by AccesRail.
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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatineau, including Bus, Rider Express and Tour Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Gatineau takes 193 km and will cost you around $44. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Gatineau
Where to stay in Gatineau
Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $92 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gatineau
Most booked hotels in Gatineau
Renting a car in Gatineau
Renting a car in Gatineau costs $39 per day, on average, or $79 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Gatineau.
Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Gatineau is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Gatineau
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$36/day
Minivan
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$65/day