Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Québec City travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Québec City has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Québec City

Vieux Québec is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Québec City. These include popular favourites 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). If you’re looking for affordable options, Chez Muffy (10 rue Saint-Antoine) and Restaurant 1640 (20 rue Ste-Anne) are great picks. Families with children usually love to dine at Portofino Brasserie Italienne - Ste. Foy (965 Rte de l'Église), while couples can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Conti Caffe (32 Rue Saint Louis), in Vieux Québec.

When to visit Québec City

Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
€117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
€117
1 night at 3-star 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 centre. The shortest flight to Québec City from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 18h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Québec City Gare du Palais is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 9 km from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from the city centre of Québec City. Québec City Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Québec City, you’ll arrive at Québec City (YQB), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Québec City from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 18h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Québec City Gare du Palais is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 9 km from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from the city centre of Québec City. Québec City Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,547 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,038 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,470 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,123 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (671 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (521 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,038 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (470 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge Airport and Auberge Québec. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Québec City, with prices from €53 to €332 per night. Saint-Roch is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Québec City are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Vieux Québec - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Clos Saint-Louis - Par Aneyro, Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Le Priori.

Cap-Blanc - Hotel Charles-Alexandre, Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec and B&B Manoir Mon Calme have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Cap-Blanc will cost you about €71 per night.

Vieux Québec - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Clos Saint-Louis - Par Aneyro, Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Le Priori.
Cap-Blanc - Hotel Charles-Alexandre, Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec and B&B Manoir Mon Calme have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Cap-Blanc will cost you about €71 per night.
Most popular hotel in Québec City by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Québec City

Most booked hotels in Québec City

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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€212+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€138+
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€112+
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Hôtel Palace Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€115+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€85+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€80+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Québec City is the Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay €0.99 per litre in Québec City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.77 and €15.69. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Québec City is the Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay €0.99 per litre in Québec City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.77 and €15.69. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

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