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 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 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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. 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 Turo and Globe, 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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. 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 Turo and Globe, 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

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Airlines serving Québec City

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,066 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,475 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,129 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,045 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (475 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (529 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

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 $60 to $383 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 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Vieux Québec - Le Clos Saint-Louis, Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Le Priori have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Vieux Québec will cost you about $51 per night.

Vieux Québec - Le Clos Saint-Louis, Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Le Priori have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Vieux Québec will cost you about $51 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

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Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3380 reviews)
$110+
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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3315 reviews)
$262+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1098 reviews)
$101+
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 765 reviews)
$136+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3166 reviews)
$150+
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Grand Times Hotel Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 602 reviews)
$160+
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Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 13 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. 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 Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Québec City costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 13 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. 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 Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Québec City

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Economy

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

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