City in Quebec, Canada
Getting around Quebec City
How to get around Quebec City
The old town is compact and walkable. RTC buses cover the rest, with hills and winter making taxis or Uber handy. Train and bus link Montreal in 3 hours.
Ways to get around Quebec City
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| RTC buses | About C$3.75 | Buy tickets on the Chrono app or pay by contactless |
| Old Quebec funicular | About C$4–5 | Links Lower Town and Upper Town |
| VIA Rail to Montreal | C$40–100 | 3.5 hours from Gare du Palais |
Ride-hailing apps in Quebec City
A 5 km ride costs about C$11–18 ($7.7–12.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Main app; reliable pickups and upfront fares |
- Taxis take cards; Uber is common. In the old town cars are restricted and hills are steep, so walk or use the funicular.
Arriving in Quebec City
Jean Lesage International (YQB)
Bus 78 to downtown about C$3.75, 40 min; taxi flat rate about C$40–50, 20–25 min; Uber about C$30–45.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for visits (limits vary by province); carry an IDP if yours isn't in English or French.
- Onward travel in Canada: Distances are huge, so fly between regions. VIA Rail links Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto; intercity buses are limited outside Ontario and Quebec. Rent a car for parks.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Quebec City?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Quebec City?
The old town is compact and walkable. RTC buses cover the rest, with hills and winter making taxis or Uber handy. Train and bus link Montreal in 3 hours.
How do I get from the airport to Quebec City?
Bus 78 to downtown about C$3.75, 40 min; taxi flat rate about C$40–50, 20–25 min; Uber about C$30–45.
Is Quebec City walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- VIA Rail
- FlixBus Canada
- Réseau de transport de la Capitale
- Quebec City Airport
- Québec City Tourism
- CHU de Québec
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