How Much Does Quebec City Cost per Day
A full breakdown of Quebec City prices: daily budgets by tier, every itemised cost from the guide, and where the money actually goes.
The short answer
Budget travellers in Quebec City spend around CAD 130 a day. Mid-range travel runs closer to CAD 290, and a splurge day lands around CAD 550. CAD per person per day. Quebec's combined sales tax (5% GST plus 9.975% QST, about 14.975% total) is added at the till on almost everything, not shown on the menu or price tag, and 15-20% tipping is the norm at any sit-down restaurant or bar, so budget noticeably above the sticker price you see.
Daily cost breakdown
- Stay
- Food
- Transport
- Activities
| Tier | Stay | Food | Transport | Activities | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | CAD 60 | CAD 40 | CAD 10 | CAD 20 | CAD 130 |
| Mid-range | CAD 160 | CAD 80 | CAD 20 | CAD 30 | CAD 290 |
| Splurge | CAD 350 | CAD 150 | CAD 50 | CAD 100 | CAD 650 |
A mid-range day: CAD 160 hotel room in Upper Town or Saint-Roch split two ways or solo in a smaller property, CAD 10.50 RTC day pass, CAD 22 for the Citadelle tour, CAD 20 crepe or poutine lunch, CAD 45 sit-down dinner in Petit-Champlain that becomes closer to CAD 60 once tax and a 18% tip land on top. Comes to roughly CAD 260-290 without a museum or a second activity added in.
Every priced item in this guide
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Citadelle of Quebec | CAD 22 adult, CAD 20 senior (65+) or student (18+), CAD 8 ages 11-17, free age 10 and under, CAD 50 family (2 adults plus up to 3 children under 18); includes a 60-minute guided outdoor tour and museum access |
| Musée de la civilisation | not confirmed during this research, check mcq.org's own rates page before you go |
| Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) | standard general admission not confirmed during this research; only special-exhibition pricing was findable, check mnbaq.org directly |
| Old Quebec ramparts walk and Dufferin Terrace | free |
| Poutine | CAD 9-15 |
| Tourtiere | CAD 12-18 |
| Tire sur la neige (maple taffy on snow) | CAD 3-5 per stick, often included in a sugar shack meal |
| Fromage en grains (cheese curds) | CAD 6-10 for a bag |
| Cretons and a proper breakfast | CAD 10-16 for a full breakfast |
| Tarte au sucre (sugar pie) | CAD 5-8 a slice |
How to spend less
- Walking the ramparts, Dufferin Terrace, and most of Old Quebec's streets costs nothing; save the paid-attraction budget for the Citadelle and one museum rather than everything
- Eat in Saint-Roch instead of Upper Town or Petit-Champlain for noticeably lower prices on the same quality of food
- Factor the 14.975% combined tax and an 18-20% tip into every restaurant bill before you order, it routinely adds a quarter or more to the number on the menu
- Skip the Château Frontenac's interior tour and get the same view for free from Dufferin Terrace, especially near sunset