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
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
$221
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 33h 40m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 2h 34m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $324 for a 5h 48m trip. Located 9 km 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 0.6 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 Sydney and takes around 33h 40m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 2h 34m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $324 for a 5h 48m trip. Located 9 km 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 0.6 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

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (7,218 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,960 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,867 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,922 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (935 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,381 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,088 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (416 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,091 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,948 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 $267 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $636 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 $844 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 8% 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-Allee. The average nightly price for a double room in Cap-Blanc is $152.

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-Allee. The average nightly price for a double room in Cap-Blanc is $152.
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

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Hôtel Cofortel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$738+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Quebec Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$227+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$383+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City Levis
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$239+
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Hotel L'Oiseliere Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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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 Hertz branch at 507 Rue Principale Suite 119, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.48 and $28.63. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 18% 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 Hertz branch at 507 Rue Principale Suite 119, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.48 and $28.63. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Québec City

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$84/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$90/day

Compact
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