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 8 miles 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 New York and takes around 1h 43m.

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 Globe, among others, in Montreal.

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 United Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 43m.

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 Globe, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,752 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,072 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,530 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,223 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (553 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (439 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,342 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 $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $315 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 $440 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 58% 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)
$441+
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Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 543 reviews)
$156+
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Hôtel & Suites Le Dauphin Québec
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3127 reviews)
$116+
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Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2711 reviews)
$174+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1144 reviews)
$136+
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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 $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.91 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 $70.86 and $94.48. 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 $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.91 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 $70.86 and $94.48. 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

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$32/day

Intermediate
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