Laval travel guide
Laval Tourism | Laval Guide
You're Going to Love Laval
With a population of 376,845, Laval is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Laval deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Laval
If you’re looking for affordable options, Souvlaki Bar - Laval (190 prom. du Centropolis) and Bottega Pizzeria - Laval (2059 St-Martin O) are great picks.
When to visit Laval
How to Get to Laval
Plane
When flying to Laval, you’ll arrive at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Laval from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 20m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Laval, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Laval to Lévis takes 2h 25m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Laval is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 17 km from Laval. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Laval, including Trailways, Megabus and Tour Express. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Laval takes 185 km and will cost you around $97. From Québec City, the ticket costs about $114 for a journey of 233 km.
Airlines serving Laval
Where to stay in Laval
Average rates range from around $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $111 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Laval
Most booked hotels in Laval
Renting a car in Laval
Renting a car in Laval costs $30 per day, on average, or $60 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Laval.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Laval (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. The most frequently booked car type in Laval is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.