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. Consider staying at least one whole day in La Malbaie to see all of its attractions.

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 United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines 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 17m.

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 Thrifty, 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 United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines 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 17m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Québec City.

Airports near La Malbaie

YQBQuébec City
YBGSaguenay Bagotville

Airlines serving La Malbaie

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,556 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,197 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,611 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,481 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,387 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,552 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,297 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (579 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,046 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 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 Le Petit Manoir Du Casino, La Malbaie offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $237 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 Le Relais Des Hautes Gorges
3 stars
Excellent (9, 446 reviews)
$199+
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Hôtel-Motel Castel de la Mer
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1230 reviews)
$95+
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Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1597 reviews)
$237+
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Le Petit Manoir Du Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2304 reviews)
$132+
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Le 2020
2 stars
Good (7.7, 774 reviews)
$68+
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Auberge des Nuages
3 stars
Good (7.4, 752 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in La Malbaie

Renting a car in La Malbaie costs $55 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in La Malbaie.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82.

Renting a car in La Malbaie costs $55 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in La Malbaie.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82.