Introduction
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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When to visit Québec City

Québec City in March
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in March
Estimated hotel price
$247
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 39m and costs around $344 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $402 for a 21h 21m 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 only carrier operating train routes to Québec City. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 3h 39m and costs around $344 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $402 for a 21h 21m 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 (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,124 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,496 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,152 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (499 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (573 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,173 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $235 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 $91 to $668 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 12% 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)
$371+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$234+
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Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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Grand Times Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$156+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $99 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to hire it for 2 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.18 and $29.57.

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $99 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to hire it for 2 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 Alamo branch at 505 Rue Principale, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.18 and $29.57.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz
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