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
€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 11h 30m.

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 11h 30m.

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

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,874 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,241 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,293 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,533 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,236 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (557 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,741 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (438 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (645 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 €140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €289 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 €400 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 76% 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 €87.

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 €87.
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)
€400+
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Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€164+
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Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€147+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€97+
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Hôtel Plaza Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€102+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€116+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs €96 per day, on average, or €289 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, 2% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay €1.25 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 €14.96 and €19.95. 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 €96 per day, on average, or €289 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, 2% more expensive than at Québec City.

Expect to pay €1.25 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 €14.96 and €19.95. 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

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz

Alamo

Alamo
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