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.
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
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 21h 56m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Québec City, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Québec City to Montreal takes 3h 30m and costs around AED 466 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about AED 279 for a 5h 09m trip. 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 Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Montreal.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Québec City using VIA Rail Canada or Bus. From Montreal, the bus ride to Québec City takes 171 miles and will cost you around AED 268. From Montreal, the ticket costs about AED 246 for a journey of 195 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
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 AED 463 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,167 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 AED 220 to AED 2,009 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 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Duberger-Les Saules - Chateau Repotel Henri IV, Hotel Citadelle and Hôtel Motel Le Gite have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Duberger-Les Saules will cost you about AED 241 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, 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 8 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Edge or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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