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 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 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Québec City include American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 8h 01m.

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 Globe, 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 American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 8h 01m.

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 Globe, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,148 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,359 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,339 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,526 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (566 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,822 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (445 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 $183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $543 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 $543 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 63% 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

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3562 reviews)
$543+
Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3420 reviews)
$260+
Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 824 reviews)
$167+
Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 548 reviews)
$158+
Grand Hotel Times Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 704 reviews)
$152+
Hotel L'Oie des neiges
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1599 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs $50 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 Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale Ste 119, 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.00 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 $59.96 and $79.95. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Québec City, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Québec City costs $50 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 Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale Ste 119, 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.00 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 $59.96 and $79.95. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Québec City, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.