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 4h 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 Avis, 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 4h 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 Avis, among others, in Québec City.

Airports near La Malbaie

YQBQuébec City
YBGSaguenay Bagotville

Airlines serving La Malbaie

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,399 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,772 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,354 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,266 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,527 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,224 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (554 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (440 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,350 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)
$162+
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Hôtel-Motel Castel de la Mer
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1201 reviews)
$88+
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Clarion Pointe La Malbaie
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1259 reviews)
$82+
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Hôtel au Petit Berger
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1502 reviews)
$80+
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Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1520 reviews)
$220+
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Auberge Des 3 Canards
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 719 reviews)
$98+
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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 $5.79 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 $69.50 and $92.67.

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 $5.79 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 $69.50 and $92.67.