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.
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 flying to Québec City, you’ll arrive at Québec City (YQB), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Québec City from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 12h 53m.
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.
Another option to get to Québec City is to pick up a car hire from Montreal, which is about 232 km from Québec City. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Montreal.
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.
Average rates range from around €139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €230 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.
Saint-Louis - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hôtel Alt Québec, Hôtel Lindbergh Québec - Place Laurier and Holiday Inn Express Quebec City-Sainte Foy, An IHG Hotel.
Vieux Québec - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hôtel Le Clos Saint-Louis, Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Le Priori. The average nightly price for a double room in Vieux Québec is €81.
Saint-Roch - Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William Ascend Hotel Collection and Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Saint-Roch will cost you about €23 per night.
Hiring a car in Québec City costs €69 per day, on average. 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 13 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €1.28 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 €15.29 and €20.39. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.