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Shawinigan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shawinigan

With a population of 49,161, Shawinigan is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shawinigan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Shawinigan

Shawinigan in March
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shawinigan in March
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shawinigan in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of 8.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Shawinigan, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Shawinigan

Plane

Although Shawinigan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Québec City (YQB), which is located 66 miles from Shawinigan. The shortest flight to Shawinigan from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Shawinigan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Shawinigan to Ottawa takes 1h 59m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lévis, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 18m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city center, Shawinigan is the busiest station in Shawinigan. Another popular train station is Shawinigan Grand Mère, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Shawinigan is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 83 miles from Shawinigan. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shawinigan, including Trailways, VIA Rail Canada and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Shawinigan takes 150 miles and will cost you around $49. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 159 miles.

Plane

Although Shawinigan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Québec City (YQB), which is located 66 miles from Shawinigan. The shortest flight to Shawinigan from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Shawinigan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Shawinigan to Ottawa takes 1h 59m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lévis, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 18m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city center, Shawinigan is the busiest station in Shawinigan. Another popular train station is Shawinigan Grand Mère, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Shawinigan is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 83 miles from Shawinigan. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shawinigan, including Trailways, VIA Rail Canada and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Shawinigan takes 150 miles and will cost you around $49. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 159 miles.

Airports near Shawinigan

YHUMontreal St Hubert
YQBQuébec City

Airlines serving Shawinigan

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shawinigan

Most booked hotels in Shawinigan

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Auberge Motel Drakkar
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1116 reviews)
$103+
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Hôtel Marineau Shawinigan
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1233 reviews)
$100+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 725 reviews)
$92+
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Auberge La Rocaille
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1010 reviews)
$92+
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Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1002 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Shawinigan

Renting a car in Shawinigan costs $38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Shawinigan.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Shawinigan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Shawinigan is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Shawinigan costs $38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Shawinigan.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Shawinigan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Shawinigan is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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