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

Québec City travel guide

Québec City Tourism | Québec City Guide

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
€125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
€125
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 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Québec City from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 14h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 3h 11m and costs around €81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about €207 for a 9h 40m trip. Located 0.4 miles 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 6 miles from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 5 miles from the city centre of Québec City. Québec City Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Québec City, you’ll arrive at Québec City (YQB), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Québec City from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 14h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 3h 11m and costs around €81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about €207 for a 9h 40m trip. Located 0.4 miles 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 6 miles from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 5 miles from the city centre of Québec City. Québec City Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Québec City

Airlines serving Québec City

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,710 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,845 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,145 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,610 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,114 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,491 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,150 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (491 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,235 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,100 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (569 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

Average rates range from around €96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €118 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 €46 to €337 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 16% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Cap-Blanc - Hotel Charles-Alexandre - Par Aneyro, 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 €59 per night.

Cap-Blanc - Hotel Charles-Alexandre - Par Aneyro, 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 €59 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

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€185+
Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€128+
Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€114+
Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€103+
Grand Times Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€101+
Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€73+

Hiring a car in Québec City

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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 8 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay €0.92 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 €11.04 and €14.71. 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, 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 8 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay €0.92 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 €11.04 and €14.71. 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.