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

Québec City travel guide

Québec City Tourism | Québec City Guide

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 September
Estimated package price
$98
2 travelers
Flight to Québec City
3 nights at hotel
Québec City in September
Estimated package price
$98
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 Los Angeles and takes around 7h 26m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

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 Los Angeles and takes around 7h 26m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,078 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,592 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,227 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,657 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,489 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,548 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,304 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,077 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (579 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 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 - Par Aneyro, Québec City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $247 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 $46 to $337 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 52% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Saint-Louis - Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia Quebec and Hotel Lindbergh Par Jaro have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Saint-Louis will cost you about $106 per night.

Saint-Louis - Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia Quebec and Hotel Lindbergh Par Jaro have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Saint-Louis will cost you about $106 per night.
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
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3656 reviews)
$336+
Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4692 reviews)
$123+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1179 reviews)
$132+
Grand Hotel Times Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 734 reviews)
$167+
L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2641 reviews)
$115+
Hotel Sepia Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2548 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent 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 $90 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.