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. Québec City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
€124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in March
Estimated hotel price
€124
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 06m.

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 Hertz, 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 06m.

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 Hertz, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,530 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,124 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,539 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,282 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,995 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (574 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (664 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 €146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €313 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 €49 to €390 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 €64 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 €64 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
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€390+
Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€214+
Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€156+
Grand Times Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€125+
Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€169+
Hotel Plaza Quebec
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€116+

Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs €85 per day, on average, or €170 if you want to hire it for 2 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, 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, 24% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay €1.21 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 €14.51 and €19.34. 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Québec City costs €85 per day, on average, or €170 if you want to hire it for 2 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, 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, 24% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay €1.21 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 €14.51 and €19.34. 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz

Alamo

Alamo
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