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).

When to visit Québec City

Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 557
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 557
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 2h 34m and costs around RM 149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about RM 334 for a 5h 09m trip. 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.

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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 2h 34m and costs around RM 149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about RM 334 for a 5h 09m trip. 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.

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

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Airlines serving Québec City

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,062 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,476 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,129 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (473 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (527 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

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 RM 235 to RM 1,581 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 6% 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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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,081+
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 538+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 632+
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Hôtel Palace Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 545+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 409+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 396+
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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 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 4.63 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 RM 55.47 and RM 73.96. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 50% 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 RM 4.63 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 RM 55.47 and RM 73.96. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz
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