Luxury Travel Guide: Quebec City

Accommodation

$250-600 per night

Luxury hotels within Old Quebec walls, historic châteaux-style properties, premium suites with city views

Food & Dining

$100-250 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel dining rooms, wine tastings, premium Quebecois cuisine experiences

Transportation

$60-200 per day

Private transfers, luxury car rentals, premium taxi services, helicopter tours

Activities

$150-400 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive cultural experiences, premium spa treatments, VIP attraction access

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)