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. 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
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in October
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 Sydney and takes around 26h 21m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Sydney and takes around 26h 21m.

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

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,248 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,239 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,612 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,666 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,251 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,703 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,503 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,554 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,313 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,097 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (582 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (670 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 - Par Aneyro, Québec City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $343 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 $36 to $460 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 14% 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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Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Grand Hotel Times Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Hotel Sepia Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Grand Times Hotel Quebec City Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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Hotel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Quebec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $85 per day, on average, or $256 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.13 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 $25.47 and $33.96. 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 $85 per day, on average, or $256 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.13 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 $25.47 and $33.96. 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.

Best car hire deals in Québec City

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$79/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$141/day

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