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 13 km 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 3h 15m.

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 45m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $232 for a 10h 10m trip. 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, located 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from downtown Québec City. Québec City Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 6 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 Air Canada, United Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 15m.

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 45m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $232 for a 10h 10m trip. 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, located 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from downtown Québec City. Québec City Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city center.

Airports near Québec City

Airlines serving Québec City

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,519 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,503 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,197 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (529 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (430 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,533 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,307 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

Average rates range from around $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $124 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 $234 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 44% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Saint-Louis - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia and Hôtel Lindbergh Par Jaro. The average nightly price for a double room in Saint-Louis is $92.

Saint-Louis - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia and Hôtel Lindbergh Par Jaro. The average nightly price for a double room in Saint-Louis is $92.
Most popular hotel in Québec City by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Québec City

Most booked hotels in Québec City

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3495 reviews)
$234+
Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3236 reviews)
$152+
Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2706 reviews)
$137+
Hotel Port-Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2678 reviews)
$115+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1123 reviews)
$108+
Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 532 reviews)
$124+

Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs $43 per day, on average, or $87 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 13 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% 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, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Québec City costs $43 per day, on average, or $87 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 13 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% 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, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.