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 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in October
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car hire from Montreal, which is about 144 miles from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.

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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car hire from Montreal, which is about 144 miles from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,775 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,127 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,531 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,224 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (554 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (440 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,644 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,350 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 $224 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $459 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 $58 to $646 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 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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)
$646+
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Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$231+
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Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$270+
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Hotel L'Oie des neiges
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale Ste 119, which is 8 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $2.15 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 $25.74 and $34.31. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale Ste 119, which is 8 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Québec City.

Expect to pay $2.15 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 $25.74 and $34.31. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 36% 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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