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). If you’re looking for affordable options, Chez Muffy (10 rue Saint-Antoine) and Restaurant 1640 (20 rue Ste-Anne) are great picks. Families with children usually love to dine at Portofino Brasserie Italienne - Ste. Foy (965 Rte de l'Église), while couples can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Conti Caffe (32 Rue Saint Louis), in Vieux Québec.

When to visit Québec City

Québec City in February
Estimated package price
$362
2 travelers
Flight to Québec City
3 nights at hotel
Québec City in February
Estimated package price
$362
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. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 35m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. Located 6 miles from the city center, Québec City Sainte-Foy is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Gare du Palais, located 0.4 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 Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 5 miles from downtown Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 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. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 35m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. Located 6 miles from the city center, Québec City Sainte-Foy is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Gare du Palais, located 0.4 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 Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 5 miles from downtown Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (7,196 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,849 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,599 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,702 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,098 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (932 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,375 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,085 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (412 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,103 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,930 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

From 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac to great affordable options like the Hôtel Le Clos Saint-Louis Québec, Québec City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $395 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Relais Charles-Alexandre and Auberge Quebec. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Québec City, with prices from $79 to $547 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 13% 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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Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3181 reviews)
$138+
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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3135 reviews)
$443+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Quebec Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1171 reviews)
$148+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2997 reviews)
$248+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1051 reviews)
$160+
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Hotel L'Oiseliere Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1328 reviews)
$128+
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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, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Québec City is the Hertz branch at 507 Rue Principale Suite 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 62% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Acura MDX or similar) are, on average, 51% 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, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Québec City is the Hertz branch at 507 Rue Principale Suite 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 62% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Acura MDX or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Québec City

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$30/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

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