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 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 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Québec City from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 22m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. 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 11h 22m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. 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

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Airlines serving Québec City

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,075 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,082 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (373 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,478 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,130 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (480 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,046 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (542 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

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 €48 to €329 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 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Saint-Roch - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Vieux Québec - Le Clos Saint-Louis, Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Le Priori have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Vieux Québec will cost you about €55 per night.

Saint-Roch - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
Vieux Québec - Le Clos Saint-Louis, Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Le Priori have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Vieux Québec will cost you about €55 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

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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€227+
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€122+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€128+
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Palace Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€102+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€71+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Alamo 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 €0.99 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 €11.84 and €15.79. 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, Hertz and Alamo 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 €0.99 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 €11.84 and €15.79. 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.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Hertz

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