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.
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
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.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. 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.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Québec City. From Longueuil, the bus ride to Québec City takes 150 miles and will cost you around RM 493. From Montreal, the ticket costs about RM 455 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 5 miles from the city centre of Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Québec City
Airlines serving Québec City
Where to stay in Québec City
Average rates range from around RM 629 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 952 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 RM 290 to RM 2,620 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 5% 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 Ascend Hotel Collection and Hotel Pur, Quebec, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
Vieux Québec - Hôtel Le Clos Saint-Louis, Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Le Priori have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Vieux Québec will cost you about RM 387 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Québec City
Most booked hotels in Québec City
Hiring a car in Québec City
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget 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 Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale, which is 8 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 6.78 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 81.30 and RM 108.40. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.