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 United Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand 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 3h 52m.

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 Budget, 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, Air New Zealand 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 3h 52m.

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 Budget, among others, in Québec City.

Airports near La Malbaie

YQBQuébec City
YBGSaguenay Bagotville

Airlines serving La Malbaie

Lufthansa
Good (7,950 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,657 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,563 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,969 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,301 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,514 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,205 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (542 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (435 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,676 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,327 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of La Malbaie

Most booked hotels in La Malbaie

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Le Relais des Hautes Gorges
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 418 reviews)
$164+
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Hotel-Motel Castel de la Mer
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1197 reviews)
$84+
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Clarion Pointe La Malbaie
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1247 reviews)
$80+
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Hôtel au Petit Berger
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1499 reviews)
$86+
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Hôtel Le Petit Manoir du Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2018 reviews)
$138+
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Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1518 reviews)
$195+
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Renting a car in La Malbaie

Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24.

Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24.