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 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 New York and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 3h 23m and costs around $107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $241 for a 10h 10m trip. 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 Train station, located 0.9 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from downtown Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 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 United Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 3h 23m and costs around $107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $241 for a 10h 10m trip. 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 Train station, located 0.9 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from downtown Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,995 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,520 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (548 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (436 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,673 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,331 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 $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 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 $42 to $307 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 32% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Saint-Louis - Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia and Hôtel 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 $86 per night.

Saint-Louis - Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia and Hôtel 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 $86 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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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3508 reviews)
$307+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1141 reviews)
$128+
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Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 539 reviews)
$146+
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Hotel Port-Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2728 reviews)
$146+
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Hotel L'Oie des neiges
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1562 reviews)
$86+
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Repotel Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1471 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 11% 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Québec City costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 11% 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Québec City

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$26/day

Intermediate SUV

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Full-size
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