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 98 km 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 7h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to La Malbaie is to pick up a car rental from Québec City, which is about 123 km from La Malbaie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, 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 98 km 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 7h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to La Malbaie is to pick up a car rental from Québec City, which is about 123 km from La Malbaie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Québec City.

Airports near La Malbaie

YQBQuébec City
YBGSaguenay Bagotville

Airlines serving La Malbaie

Lufthansa
Good (8,071 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,608 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,859 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,210 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,282 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,531 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,234 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (555 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,687 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (438 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,375 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, 420 reviews)
$198+
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Hôtel-Motel Castel de la Mer
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1201 reviews)
$98+
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Hôtel au Petit Berger
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1501 reviews)
$92+
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Clarion Pointe La Malbaie
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1260 reviews)
$96+
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Hôtel Le Petit Manoir du Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2042 reviews)
$170+
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Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1521 reviews)
$220+
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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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in La Malbaie.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61.

Renting a car in La Malbaie costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in La Malbaie.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61.