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). If you’re looking for affordable options, Chez Muffy (10 rue Saint-Antoine) and Restaurant 1640 (20 rue Ste-Anne) are great picks. Families with children usually love to dine at Portofino Brasserie Italienne - Ste. Foy (965 Rte de l'Église), while couples can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Conti Caffe (32 Rue Saint Louis), in Vieux Québec.

When to visit Québec City

Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
$212
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
$212
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 39h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, 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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 39h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, 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

Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,885 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,657 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,907 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,357 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,084 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,138 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (652 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (407 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,915 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 $263 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $602 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 $119 to $832 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 12% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Vieux Québec - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Le Priori and Hôtel Marie-Rollet.

Cap-Blanc - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec, B&B Manoir Mon Calme and Unilofts Grande-Allée. The average nightly price for a double room in Cap-Blanc is $179.

Saint-Roch - Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, Ascend Hotel Collection and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Saint-Roch will cost you about $39 per night.

Vieux Québec - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Le Priori and Hôtel Marie-Rollet.
Cap-Blanc - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec, B&B Manoir Mon Calme and Unilofts Grande-Allée. The average nightly price for a double room in Cap-Blanc is $179.
Saint-Roch - Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, Ascend Hotel Collection and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Saint-Roch will cost you about $39 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

Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$205+
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$677+
DoubleTree by Hilton Quebec Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$222+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$235+
Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$372+
Hotel L'Oiseliere Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$192+

Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $96 per day, on average, or $191 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.

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 $1.85 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 $22.10 and $29.46. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Québec City, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $96 per day, on average, or $191 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.

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 $1.85 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 $22.10 and $29.46. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Québec City, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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