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 January
Estimated hotel price
$251
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in January
Estimated hotel price
$251
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 (8,133 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,538 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,466 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,988 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,808 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (564 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (443 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 $308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $801 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 $71 to $801 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 57% 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$801+
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Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$438+
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Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$288+
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Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville Québec Par Jaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$363+
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L'Hôtel Québec
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$228+
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Hotel Universel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$167+
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Hiring a car in Québec City

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 $2.28 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 $27.27 and $36.36. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 $2.28 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 $27.27 and $36.36. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Québec City

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz

Alamo

Alamo
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