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Where to stay
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Stanstead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stanstead

Stanstead is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stanstead to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Stanstead

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stanstead 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 5 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Stanstead, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Stanstead

Plane

Although Stanstead doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Montreal St Hubert (YHU), which is located 73 miles from Stanstead. The shortest flight to Stanstead from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Stanstead, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stanstead 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.

Car

Another option to get to Stanstead is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 79 miles from Stanstead. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Stanstead doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Montreal St Hubert (YHU), which is located 73 miles from Stanstead. The shortest flight to Stanstead from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Stanstead, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stanstead 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.

Car

Another option to get to Stanstead is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 79 miles from Stanstead. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

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

Airports near Stanstead

YHUMontreal St Hubert

Airlines serving Stanstead

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stanstead

Most booked hotels in Stanstead

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Lee Farm Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, 59 reviews)
$246+
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La Chouette À Mansonville
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 163 reviews)
$74+
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Ripplecove Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 455 reviews)
$241+
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Cosy B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 29 reviews)
$0+
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Renting a car in Stanstead

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Stanstead (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.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Stanstead (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.

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