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). 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
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
$207
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 Melbourne and takes around 25h 48m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Québec City. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 3h 16m and costs around $143 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $356 for a 9h 31m trip. Located 6 miles 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 0.4 miles from the centre.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Budget, among others, in Montreal.

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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 25h 48m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Québec City. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 3h 16m and costs around $143 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $356 for a 9h 31m trip. Located 6 miles 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 0.4 miles from the centre.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Budget, among others, in Montreal.

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 (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,994 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,030 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,774 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,388 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,370 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,033 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,464 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,117 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (670 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (469 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (518 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $531 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 $97 to $581 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 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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

Vieux Québec - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Clos Saint-Louis, Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Le Priori.
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)
$379+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Hotel L'Oie des neiges
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$163+
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Grand Times Hotel Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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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 $1.77 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 $21.18 and $28.23. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 60% 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 $1.77 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 $21.18 and $28.23. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Québec City

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$66/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$82/day

Full-size
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