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 4 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
€121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
€121
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 25h 45m.

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 23m and costs around €82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about €116 for a 5h 40m trip. Located 0.6 km 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 9 km from the centre.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from the city centre of Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

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 25h 45m.

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 23m and costs around €82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about €116 for a 5h 40m trip. Located 0.6 km 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 9 km from the centre.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 8 km from the city centre of Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,505 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,435 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,955 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,515 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,205 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (537 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (435 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,655 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,324 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 €97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €171 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 €35 to €237 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 33% 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 €56.

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 €56.
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)
€237+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€138+
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Hotel Port-Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€110+
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Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€122+
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Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€110+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€80+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs €112 per day, on average, or €448 if you want to hire it for 4 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, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay €1.27 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 €15.21 and €20.28. 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 €112 per day, on average, or €448 if you want to hire it for 4 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, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay €1.27 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 €15.21 and €20.28. 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

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

€49/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

€56/day

Compact
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