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. 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 Brasserie Française Chez Jules (24, Rue Sainte-Anne), La Buche (49, rue Saint-Louis) and Bistro Hortus (1190 Rue Saint-Jean). If you’re looking for affordable options, Charbon Steakhouse (450, Gare du Palais) and La Bête Bar Steakhouse (2875 Boulevard Laurier Delta 3 Suite 170) are great picks.

When to visit Québec City

Québec City in March
Estimated hotel price
€126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in March
Estimated hotel price
€126
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 18h.

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 2h 34m and costs around €32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about €165 for a 5h 48m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Québec City Sainte-Foy is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Gare du Palais, located 0.6 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 Avis and Hertz, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Québec City using Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From Montreal, the bus ride to Québec City takes 290 km and will cost you around €68. From Montreal, the ticket costs about €56 for a journey of 330 km. 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 18h.

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 2h 34m and costs around €32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about €165 for a 5h 48m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Québec City Sainte-Foy is the busiest station in Québec City. Another popular train station is Québec City Gare du Palais, located 0.6 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 Avis and Hertz, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Québec City using Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From Montreal, the bus ride to Québec City takes 290 km and will cost you around €68. From Montreal, the ticket costs about €56 for a journey of 330 km. 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 (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

From 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Le Chateau 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 €113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €291 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Relais Charles-Alexandre and Econo Lodge Airport. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Québec City, with prices from €57 to €480 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 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Saint-Roch - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, Ascend Hotel Collection and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Saint-Roch is €21.

Saint-Roch - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, Ascend Hotel Collection and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Saint-Roch is €21.
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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Hotel Clarendon
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€129+
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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€278+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Quebec Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€105+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€150+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€94+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€116+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs €49 per day, on average, or €99 if you want to hire it for 2 days. 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 Hertz branch at 507 Rue Principale Suite 119, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay €1.09 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 €13.07 and €17.42. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Québec City costs €49 per day, on average, or €99 if you want to hire it for 2 days. 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 Hertz branch at 507 Rue Principale Suite 119, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay €1.09 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 €13.07 and €17.42. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz
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