Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Québec City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Québec City

With a population of 528,595, Québec City is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Québec City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Québec City

Vieux Québec is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Québec City. These include popular favorites such as Restaurant Le Continental (26, rue St-Louis), LaurieRaphael - Quebec (117 rue Dalhousie) and Le Champlain Restaurant - Fairmont Château Frontenac (1 rue des Carrières).

When to visit Québec City

Québec City in August
Estimated package price
$76
2 travelers
Flight to Québec City
3 nights at hotel
Québec City in August
Estimated package price
$76
2 travelers
Flight to Québec City
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Québec City

Plane

When flying to Québec City, you’ll arrive at Québec City (YQB), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Québec City include United Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 5h 11m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. Located 0.6 km from the city center, Québec City Gare du Palais is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Sainte Foy Train station, located 0.9 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 232 km from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from downtown Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Québec City, you’ll arrive at Québec City (YQB), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Québec City include United Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 5h 11m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. Located 0.6 km from the city center, Québec City Gare du Palais is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Sainte Foy Train station, located 0.9 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 232 km from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from downtown Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,949 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,060 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,528 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,221 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (552 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (439 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,648 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,339 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

From 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to great affordable options like the Le Clos Saint-Louis, Québec City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $309 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge Airport and Auberge Québec. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Québec City, with prices from $41 to $439 per night. Saint-Roch is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Québec City are about 50% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Québec City by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Québec City

Most booked hotels in Québec City

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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3510 reviews)
$439+
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Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 543 reviews)
$154+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1144 reviews)
$137+
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Hôtel & Suites Le Dauphin Québec
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3127 reviews)
$109+
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Hotel Port-Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2730 reviews)
$179+
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Hotel L'Oie des neiges
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1565 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs $45 per day, on average, or $91 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Québec City is the Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale Ste 119, which is 13 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.83 per gallon in Québec City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $69.95 and $93.27. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Québec City costs $45 per day, on average, or $91 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Québec City is the Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale Ste 119, which is 13 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.83 per gallon in Québec City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $69.95 and $93.27. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Québec City

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Compact SUV

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

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