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 Boston and takes around 3h 47m.

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 Boston and takes around 3h 47m.

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

Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,874 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,241 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,293 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,533 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,236 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (557 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,741 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (438 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (645 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 $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $332 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 $461 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 78% 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, 3517 reviews)
$459+
Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4385 reviews)
$122+
Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 543 reviews)
$160+
Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2717 reviews)
$188+
Hotel L'Oie des neiges
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1567 reviews)
$118+
Repotel Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1485 reviews)
$64+

Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Québec City costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.