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Quebec, which is one of the oldest cities of North America and surrounded by fortifications, is the second largest city of the Province of Quebec after Montreal. Climate conditions in Quebec differ by region. The southern part of the city is under the influence of humid continental climate and the northern part of the city is under the influence of polar climate. Winters are cold and snowy while summers are warm. Thanks to experiencing the four seasons Quebec is a city that can be visited any time of the year. The most important source of tourism in the region is the festivals held in June and August. From November to March, there are activities about winter sports such as snowboarding, sledding and skiing. The Quebec Winter Carnival one of the biggest festivals of the country and continuing for 17 days in total is held in February. Food culture is mostly under the influence of the French cuisine. French dishes are very famous. The Château Frontenac Hotel, which is known as a historical hotel, is famous for its cuisine. Vieux Quebec (Old City), Quartier du Petit Champlain (Old Quarter), Chute Montmorency (Waterfall), Vieux Port (Old Port), L'llot Des Palais (Archeology Museum), Musee de Cire (Wax Museum) and Grand Theatre de Quebec are some of the most important historical sites to be visited in the city. Especially the Old City called Vieux Quebec has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Montmorency Waterfall which flows from a height of 83 meters is the highest waterfall of the province.
The nightlife of Quebec is quite entertaining and lively. There are many places that are especially attractive for young tourists. Nightclubs are used as a restaurant during certain hours. There are plenty of places to do shopping in Quebec. There are many boutiques in Quartier Petit Champlain which is a neighborhood in Quebec. Glass blowing art performed in this area is one of the most interesting activities that attract tourists. Place Laurier and Place Sainte-Foy are the shopping centers where you can find the most notable products. Quebec can be reached with KLM and Europe connecting flights. The transportation to Quebec by air lasts almost 12 hours.
Transportation to Quebec City Center from Airport
Taking advantage of the city buses to reach Quebec city center from Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport in the shortest possible time will benefit you economically. In addition, taxi, car rental, and transfer services are also among the available options you can take. It takes 30-45 minutes to get to the city center from Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport.
Bus
Once you arrive at Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport, you will find many bus-stops as soon as you step outside the terminal building. The bus number 78 departing from these bus-stops goes directly to Quebec city center. If you want to get on bus 78 passing through tens of stops, you need to buy a one-way ticket from the tollbooths or ticket vending machines in the terminal. According to 2016 tariff, you need to pay 3.50 dollars for a single one-way ticket to get on bus 78; if you want to buy full-day tickets, you must pay 8.25 dollars. Buses 803 and 280 also go directly to inner parts of Quebec city and they depart by the hour. It takes up to 45 minutes maximum to reach Quebec city center from Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport by bus. The last alternative you can prefer taking a bus is to reach the city center by transferring to another bus; you should first take bus 93 and then transfer to bus 801. The bus ride with transfer option takes a little more (about one hour) than usual.
Taxi
Taxi option, which is one of the most effortless ways to get to Quebec city center from the airport, is much more expensive than public transportation. Although the transfer time will be reduced by half, it is not a good idea to use taxis unless it is urgent. Taxis that you will see outside the terminal building of Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport provide transportation services 7 days 24 hours and take you to Quebec city center within 15 minutes. After arriving at the airport, you can contact the Taxi Coop Quebec company (+14185255191), which provides affordable taxi service. The taxi ride from Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport to the city center costs around 30-40 dollars.
Rent a car
If you are looking for the fastest and most practical way to get to Quebec city center from Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport, car rental option is exactly for you. The offices of car rental companies are located in the terminal building. It would be profitable to make an online search before your flight because car rental companies sometimes offer special discounts for the customers who prefer pre-booking option. Once you rent a car at Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport, it will take you only 10 minutes to get to Quebec city center by car.
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Quebec flights are organized to Quebec City Jean Lesage Intl. Airport, Montreal Central Railway Station.
