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 4 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 April
Estimated hotel price
$265
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in April
Estimated hotel price
$265
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

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,703 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,471 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,542 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,395 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,550 reviews)
Air China
Good (168 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,333 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,227 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (683 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 - Par Aneyro, Québec City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $374 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 $82 to $494 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 35% 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
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$494+
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Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$278+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Hotel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Quebec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Hotel Classique
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$130+
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Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$210+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $96 per day, on average, or $383 if you want to hire it for 4 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 8 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.53 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 $30.32 and $40.43. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Québec City, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Québec City costs $96 per day, on average, or $383 if you want to hire it for 4 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 8 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.53 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 $30.32 and $40.43. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Québec City, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz

Alamo

Alamo
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