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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
$234
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 only carrier operating train routes to Québec City. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 3h 16m and costs around $248 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $768 for a 11h 23m 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.

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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Québec City. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 3h 16m and costs around $248 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $768 for a 11h 23m 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.

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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,956 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,106 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (438 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,093 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 $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $526 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 $99 to $917 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 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Duberger-Les Saules - Repotel Henri IV Québec, Hotel Citadelle and Hôtel Motel Le Gite have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Duberger-Les Saules will cost you about $115 per night.

Duberger-Les Saules - Repotel Henri IV Québec, Hotel Citadelle and Hôtel Motel Le Gite have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Duberger-Les Saules will cost you about $115 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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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$473+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$364+
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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Hôtel Palace Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$283+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$191+
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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 $2.05 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 $24.55 and $32.73.

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 $2.05 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 $24.55 and $32.73.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Hertz

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