Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Quebec City

Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport

Daily Budget: $60-155 per day

Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Quebec City

$25-60 per night

Hostels with shared rooms, budget guesthouses, basic B&Bs in Old Quebec or nearby neighborhoods

$20-45 per day

Local cafes, food courts, grocery store meals, casual bistros, street vendors during festivals

$5-15 per day

Public buses, walking tours of Old Quebec, occasional taxi for longer distances

$10-35 per day

Free walking tours, public parks, some museum entries, self-guided exploration of historic sites

Currency: CAD Canadian Dollar - prices shown in USD equivalent

Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style

Eat at local cafes outside the main tourist areas of Old Quebec for typically 40-60% savings on meals

Use the public bus system instead of taxis for 70-80% savings on transportation costs

Visit during shoulder seasons (April-May, September-October) for 20-35% lower accommodation rates

Look for combination tickets that include multiple attractions for typically 15-25% savings

Stay in accommodations just outside Old Quebec's walls for generally 30-50% lower nightly rates

Take advantage of free walking tours and self-guided exploration of historic neighborhoods

Shop for groceries and prepare some meals if staying in places with kitchen facilities

Staying only within Old Quebec's walls during peak summer season (typically 50-100% more expensive than nearby areas)

Eating exclusively at restaurants on Rue Saint-Louis and other main tourist streets (usually 80-150% markup over local spots)

Taking taxis for short distances instead of walking in the compact historic center (Old Quebec is very walkable)

Not booking accommodation well in advance during Winter Carnival or Summer Festival seasons (prices can triple)