How much does a trip to Quebec City cost?
Lodging drives almost everything here, and it swings hard between a quiet November week and a Carnaval or mid-July one. Set your trip below for an honest estimate in Canadian dollars — a range, not a fake-precise number — across lodging, food, getting around and activities. Remember that Quebec sales taxes of roughly 15%, plus a lodging tax, land at checkout rather than in the advertised rate.
Nights
3
Travelers
2
Stay
Style
Estimated total · 3 nights, 2 travelers, mid-range hotel
C$1,100 – C$2,090
≈ C$370–C$695 per day · excludes flights
Lodging — 1 room × 3 nights per room · C$170–C$300/night | C$510 – C$900 |
Food — 2 travelers × 3 days C$60–C$105/person/day | C$360 – C$630 |
Walking, RTC buses & taxis RTC day passes · C$14–C$28/person/day | C$85 – C$170 |
Attractions & activities C$25–C$65/person/day | C$150 – C$390 |
- These are ranges from typical prices — estimates, not quotes. Real costs shift with season, dates and choices.
- Excludes flights / getting there.
- Hotel lodging assumes ~2 travelers per room.
- Budget leans on the free + cheap; premium assumes restaurants, guided experiences and comfort.
Want the plan those costs pay for? See Quebec City in 3 days and where to stay. For ways to cut costs, read Quebec City on a budget.