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 March
Estimated hotel price
€123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in March
Estimated hotel price
€123
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 14h 05m.

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 Thrifty and Budget, 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 14h 05m.

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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,842 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,197 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,280 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,531 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,234 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (555 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,667 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (438 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,365 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 €141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €281 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 €36 to €382 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 68% 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 €89.

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 €89.
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
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€382+
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Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€174+
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Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€153+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€95+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€128+
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Hotel Universel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€76+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs €95 per day, on average, or €285 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay €1.24 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 €14.79 and €19.72. 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 €95 per day, on average, or €285 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay €1.24 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 €14.79 and €19.72. 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.

Best car hire deals in Québec City

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

€67/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

€123/day

Intermediate
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