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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Québec City to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Québec City
Vieux Québec is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Québec City. These include popular favourites such as Le Champlain Restaurant - Fairmont Château Frontenac (1 rue des Carrières), Brasserie Française Chez Jules (24, Rue Sainte-Anne) and La Buche (49, rue Saint-Louis). If you’re looking for affordable options, Charbon Steakhouse (450, Gare du Palais) and La Bête Bar Steakhouse (2875 Boulevard Laurier Delta 3 Suite 170) are great picks.
When to visit Québec City
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. The shortest flight to Québec City from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 21h 33m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. Located 6 miles 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 0.4 miles from the 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 Avis and Dollar, among others, in Montreal.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Québec City. From Longueuil, the bus ride to Québec City takes 150 miles and will cost you around ₹ 9,508. From Montreal, the ticket costs about ₹ 9,508 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Québec City Sainte-Foy, located 5 miles from the city centre of Québec City. Québec City St-Augustin is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Québec City
Airlines serving Québec City
Where to stay in Québec City
Average rates range from around ₹ 10,355 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,712 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 ₹ 4,950 to ₹ 46,122 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 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Saint-Louis - Hôtel Alt Québec, Hotel Sepia and Best Western Premier Hotel Aristocrate have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Saint-Louis will cost you about ₹ 8,397 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Québec City
Most booked hotels in Québec City
Hiring a car in Québec City
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget 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, which is 8 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 115 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 ₹ 1,381 and ₹ 1,842. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.