Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Québec City travel guide

Québec City Tourism | Québec City Guide

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 October
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in October
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 31h 37m.

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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Montreal.

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 31h 37m.

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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,145 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,484 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,634 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,058 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,643 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,269 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,853 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (570 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (450 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 $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $726 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 $34 to $717 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 20% 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

Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$207+
Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$373+
Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$259+
Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$258+
Grand Hotel Times Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$228+
Grand Times Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$207+

Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $82 per day, on average, or $246 if you want to hire it for 3 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 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.09 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 $24.99 and $33.32. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Québec City, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $82 per day, on average, or $246 if you want to hire it for 3 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 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.09 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 $24.99 and $33.32. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Québec City, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.