Shawinigan travel guide
Shawinigan Tourism | Shawinigan Guide
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. Shawinigan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Shawinigan
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″.
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 Seattle and takes around 7h 40m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Shawinigan, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Shawinigan to Montreal takes 2h 26m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 5h 32m 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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.
Airlines serving Shawinigan
Where to stay in Shawinigan
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Shawinigan and Auberge La Rocaille.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shawinigan
Most booked hotels in Shawinigan
Renting a car in Shawinigan
Renting a car in Shawinigan costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Shawinigan.
Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Shawinigan is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.