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 March
Estimated hotel price
$245
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in March
Estimated hotel price
$245
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 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car hire from Montreal, which is about 144 miles from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Thrifty 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 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car hire from Montreal, which is about 144 miles from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.

Airports near Québec City

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Airlines serving Québec City

Lufthansa
Good (8,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,161 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,113 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,466 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,536 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,273 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (572 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,923 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (456 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, Québec City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $778 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 $43 to $778 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.

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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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$436+
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$312+
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Grand Times Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$336+
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Hotel Plaza Quebec
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$226+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $92 per day, on average, or $276 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 Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale Ste 119, which is 8 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.46 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 $29.46 and $39.28. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Dodge Durango 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, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $92 per day, on average, or $276 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 Thrifty branch at 507 Rue Principale Ste 119, which is 8 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.46 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 $29.46 and $39.28. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Dodge Durango 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, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

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Budget

Hertz

Hertz

Alamo

Alamo
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