Quebec City costs 100-500 CAD per day for travelers in 2026. Hotels average 100 CAD/night, meals cost 30-60 CAD, making Quebec City upscale compared to other Canada destinations. Budget travelers (100 CAD/day): Stay in hostels (50 CAD/night), eat at local restaurants (30 CAD/meal), use public transport. Mid-range travelers (200 CAD/day): Comfortable hotels (100 CAD/night), varied dining (60 CAD/meal), occasional taxis. Luxury travelers (500 CAD/day): Premium hotels (300 CAD/night), fine dining (150 CAD/meal), private tours. Top money-saving tip: Stay at auberge internationale de quebec. Free activities include walking tour of old quebec – self-guided tour through the historic streets of unesco world heritage site. Quebec City ranks as upscale within Canada, offering excellent value compared to regional averages.
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Quebec City Trip Cost: How Much Does It Cost to Visit in 2026?
Daily budget guide for Quebec City (prices in CAD)Updated
- BudgetCAD 100–CAD 200 / day
- Mid-rangeCAD 200–CAD 500 / day
- LuxuryCAD 500–CAD 750 / day
What a day in Quebec City costs
Budget
CAD 100–CAD 200 / day
≈ $72 USD
Hostels or guesthouses, street food and markets, public transport.
Mid-range
CAD 200–CAD 500 / day
≈ $144 USD
Comfortable hotels, sit-down restaurants, a few paid activities.
Luxury
CAD 500–CAD 750 / day
≈ $361 USD
Boutique or five-star stays, fine dining, private tours and transfers.
Estimates are per person, per day, in CAD. USD equivalents use open.er-api.com exchange rates from 3 Sep 2026.
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Estimated trip budget · CAD
7 days · 1 traveler · Mid-range
- Daily budget per person
- CAD 200–CAD 500
- Season adjustment
- ×1
An editorial estimate, not a booking quote. Daily budget × days × travelers × season adjustment. Add flights, insurance, and any costs outside the guide separately. Shared rooms and child rates may change your total.
Where the money goes
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | CAD 53 | CAD 107 | CAD 315 |
| Eat | CAD 34 | CAD 71 | CAD 171 |
| Do | CAD 10 | CAD 40 | CAD 100 |
| Categories combined | CAD 97 | CAD 218 | CAD 586 |
Category figures are typical daily spends; the tier totals above them include everyday extras, so the two need not match to the unit.
Everyday prices
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- Currency
- CAD
- Exchange rate
- CAD 1
Typical prices at the time of research, in CAD; expect variation by neighbourhood and season.
Prices through the year
- Low×0.8
- High×1.2
- Shoulder×0.95
Stretch your budget
Ways to save
- Stay in hostels, budget hotels, or guesthouses outside the most expensive Upper Town blocks
- Use RTC buses and walking instead of stacking taxis for short city trips
- Use bakeries, markets, and table d'hote lunches instead of restaurant-heavy days
- Build the trip around free old-city walks, parks, terraces, and church interiors between paid attractions
- Travel in spring or autumn for better room value than peak summer and winter-carnival periods
Budget tips
- Quebec City is quite manageable for a Canadian city break if you stay outside the priciest Upper Town core, use public transport and walking, and balance a few paid sites with a lot of free old-city wandering, parks, and riverfront time.
Worth the splurge
- Dine at a top table like Le Saint-Amour or Le Champlain.
- Stay at the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
- Book a private sunset cruise on the St. Lawrence River.
- Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic district.
Free things to do
- Free walking tour
- Public parks
- Local markets
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Quebec City?
Daily costs €60–€120 per person, including budget lodging, public transport, basic meals and some attractions.
Best money-saving tips?
Visit in shoulder season (late winter or spring), book accommodation early, use the RTC bus day pass, join free walking tours and take advantage of free museum days.
Average meal cost?
Budget €10, mid-range €25, fine dining €45+ per person.
Safety?
Quebec City is generally very safe with low violent crime. Take standard precautions against pickpocketing in crowded areas and keep an eye on belongings.
Planning the trip? Read the full Quebec City guide.
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