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. Québec City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Québec City in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Québec City in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 177
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. The shortest flight to Québec City from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 53m.

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 2h 34m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about S$ 436 for a 10h 23m 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.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Québec City. 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.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 53m.

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 2h 34m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about S$ 436 for a 10h 23m 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.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Québec City. 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

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,931 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
GOL
Good (680 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,775 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (516 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
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Where to stay in Québec City

Average rates range from around S$ 173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 272 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 S$ 79 to S$ 753 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 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Saint-Roch - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William Ascend Hotel Collection and Hotel Pur, Quebec, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Saint-Roch - In Québec City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville, Hotel Royal William Ascend Hotel Collection and Hotel Pur, Quebec, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
Most popular hotel in Québec City by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Québec City

Most booked hotels in Québec City

Hotel Clarendon
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 170+
Quality Inn And Suites Levis
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 166+
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 424+
Auberge Jeunesse A Loulou
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 46+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Quebec City /Saint-Romuald
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 161+
Hilton Quebec
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 227+

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 S$ 1.88 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 S$ 22.54 and S$ 30.06. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Edge or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the 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 S$ 1.88 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 S$ 22.54 and S$ 30.06. The most frequently booked car type in Québec City is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Edge or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.