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).

When to visit Québec City

Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
€127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
€127
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 16h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car hire from Montreal, which is about 232 km from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Montreal.

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 16h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car hire from Montreal, which is about 232 km from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,130 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,538 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,001 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,983 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,613 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,521 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,812 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (564 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (443 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

From 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to great affordable options like the Le Clos Saint-Louis, Québec City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €393 and up for a 5-star experience. 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 €16 to €393 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 32% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Cap-Blanc - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Charles-Alexandre - Par Aneyro, Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec and B&B Manoir Mon Calme. The average nightly price for a double room in Cap-Blanc is €76.

Cap-Blanc - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Charles-Alexandre - Par Aneyro, Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec and B&B Manoir Mon Calme. The average nightly price for a double room in Cap-Blanc is €76.
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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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€217+
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€145+
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Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€188+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€114+
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Hotel Plaza Quebec
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€123+
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Hotel Universel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€86+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs €47 per day, on average, or €142 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Québec City is the Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale Ste 119, which is 13 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 170% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay €1.15 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 €13.78 and €18.37. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Chrysler 300 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Québec City costs €47 per day, on average, or €142 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Québec City is the Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale Ste 119, which is 13 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 170% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay €1.15 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 €13.78 and €18.37. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Chrysler 300 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

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Budget

Hertz

Hertz

Alamo

Alamo
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