Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Saguenay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saguenay

With a population of 143,692, Saguenay is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Saguenay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Saguenay

Saguenay in December
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saguenay in December
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saguenay

Plane

When flying to Saguenay, you’ll arrive at Saguenay Bagotville (YBG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Saguenay from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Saguenay is to pick up a car rental from Québec City, which is about 112 miles from Saguenay. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Québec City.

Plane

When flying to Saguenay, you’ll arrive at Saguenay Bagotville (YBG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Saguenay from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Saguenay is to pick up a car rental from Québec City, which is about 112 miles from Saguenay. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Québec City.

Airports near Saguenay

YBGSaguenay Bagotville

Airlines serving Saguenay

Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
Air Creebec
Good (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Saguenay

Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $164 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saguenay

Most booked hotels in Saguenay

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OTL Gouverneur Saguenay
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2772 reviews)
$164+
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Motel Panoramique
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2002 reviews)
$108+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Saguenay Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 605 reviews)
$170+
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Hotel Le Montagnais
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2300 reviews)
$134+
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La Saguenéenne - Hôtel et Centre de Congrès
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1580 reviews)
$138+
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Renting a car in Saguenay

Renting a car in Saguenay costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Saguenay.

Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Saguenay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saguenay, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Saguenay costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Saguenay.

Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Saguenay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saguenay, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

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