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). 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
$239
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
$239
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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. 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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by AccesRail. 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 (7,208 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,657 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,862 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,725 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,918 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (933 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,379 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,088 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (415 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,091 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,938 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 $307 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $672 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 $131 to $914 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 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Cap-Blanc - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Relais Charles-Alexandre, Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec and B&B Manoir Mon Calme.

Cap-Blanc - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Relais Charles-Alexandre, Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec and B&B Manoir Mon Calme.
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)
$767+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Quebec Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$249+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$416+
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Hôtel Palace Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$343+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$285+
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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 Hertz branch at 507 Rue Principale Suite 119, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.27 and $31.02. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 64% 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 Hertz branch at 507 Rue Principale Suite 119, which is 13 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.27 and $31.02. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

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Hertz

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