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 March
Estimated package price
$184
2 travelers
Flight to Québec City
3 nights at hotel
Québec City in March
Estimated package price
$184
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 Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Globe and Hertz, 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 Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Globe and Hertz, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,301 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,461 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,391 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,330 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (699 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,223 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (679 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (584 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 $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $196 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 $21 to $262 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 48% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Saint-Louis - Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia 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 $95 per night.

Saint-Louis - Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia 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 $95 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, 3716 reviews)
$259+
Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3560 reviews)
$165+
Hotel L'Oie des neiges
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1818 reviews)
$112+
Grand Hotel Times Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 746 reviews)
$164+
L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2727 reviews)
$101+
Grand Times Hotel Quebec City Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1987 reviews)
$143+

Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs $117 per day, on average, or $235 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 8 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 46% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Québec City, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Québec City costs $117 per day, on average, or $235 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 8 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 46% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Québec City, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.