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

La Malbaie travel guide

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You're Going to Love La Malbaie

With a population of 8,959, La Malbaie is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. La Malbaie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in La Malbaie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Éphémères (181 Rue Richelieu) and Restaurant Le Saint-Laurent (181 rue Richelieu) are great picks.

When to visit La Malbaie

La Malbaie in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Malbaie in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Malbaie in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of 8.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in La Malbaie, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to La Malbaie

Plane

Although La Malbaie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saguenay Bagotville (YBG), which is located 61 miles from La Malbaie. Québec City is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to La Malbaie from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to La Malbaie is to pick up a car rental from Québec City, which is about 77 miles from La Malbaie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Québec City.

Plane

Although La Malbaie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saguenay Bagotville (YBG), which is located 61 miles from La Malbaie. Québec City is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to La Malbaie from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to La Malbaie is to pick up a car rental from Québec City, which is about 77 miles from La Malbaie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Québec City.

Airports near La Malbaie

YQBQuébec City
YBGSaguenay Bagotville

Airlines serving La Malbaie

Lufthansa
Good (8,144 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,005 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,352 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,339 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,526 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,827 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (565 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (445 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Malbaie

From 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu to great affordable options like the Auberge La Chatelaine, La Malbaie offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Malbaie

Most booked hotels in La Malbaie

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Auberge Les Sources
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 727 reviews)
$123+
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Le Relais des Hautes Gorges
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 428 reviews)
$209+
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Hôtel-Motel Castel de la Mer
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1206 reviews)
$127+
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Clarion Pointe La Malbaie
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1287 reviews)
$135+
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Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1532 reviews)
$265+
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Hôtel Le Petit Manoir du Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2080 reviews)
$172+
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Renting a car in La Malbaie

Renting a car in La Malbaie costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $5.00 per gallon in La Malbaie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.96 and $79.95.

Renting a car in La Malbaie costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $5.00 per gallon in La Malbaie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.96 and $79.95.