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 13 km 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 Los Angeles and takes around 7h 16m.

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 Globe and Thrifty, 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 Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Québec City from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 7h 16m.

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 Globe and Thrifty, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

Airlines serving Québec City

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,703 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,471 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,542 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,395 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,550 reviews)
Air China
Good (168 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,333 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,227 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (683 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 $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 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 $46 to $278 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 37% 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 $96 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 $96 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, 3727 reviews)
$278+
Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2916 reviews)
$156+
Hotel L'Oie des neiges
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1819 reviews)
$112+
Grand Hotel Times Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 744 reviews)
$164+
Grand Times Hotel Quebec City Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1993 reviews)
$141+
L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2740 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Québec City

Renting a car in Québec City costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 13 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Québec City costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 13 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.