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
$71
2 travelers
Flight to Québec City
3 nights at hotel
Québec City in August
Estimated package price
$71
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 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Québec City include Air Canada, United Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 5h 32m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 2h 34m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $256 for a 10h 51m trip. Located 0.4 miles 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, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 144 miles 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 5 miles from downtown Québec City. Québec City Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Québec City, you’ll arrive at Québec City (YQB), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Québec City include Air Canada, United Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 5h 32m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 2h 34m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $256 for a 10h 51m trip. Located 0.4 miles 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, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 144 miles 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 5 miles from downtown Québec City. Québec City Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,862 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,319 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,460 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,834 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,222 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,505 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,195 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (521 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,489 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (427 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $136 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 $212 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 64% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Saint-Louis - In Québec City’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia and Hôtel Lindbergh Par Jaro.

Saint-Louis - In Québec City’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia and Hôtel Lindbergh Par Jaro.
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
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3485 reviews)
$212+
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Hotel Port-Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2677 reviews)
$117+
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Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2587 reviews)
$136+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1119 reviews)
$110+
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Hotel L'Oie des neiges
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1509 reviews)
$99+
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Repotel Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1207 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Québec City costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Québec City

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$22/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$24/day

Intermediate SUV
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