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. 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
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in October
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 25h 47m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. 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 Dollar and Hertz, 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 Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 6 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 25h 47m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. 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 Dollar and Hertz, 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 Université Laval is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Québec City

Airlines serving Québec City

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,113 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,159 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,104 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (376 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,496 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,143 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (490 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,071 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,229 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 $213 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 $87 to $590 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 16% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Saint-Roch - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Saint-Roch - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
Most popular hotel in Québec City by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Québec City

Most booked hotels in Québec City

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$382+
Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$208+
Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$234+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$163+
Grand Hotel Times Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$228+
Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$186+

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 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.24 and $25.65. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 40% 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 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.24 and $25.65. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.