How many days do you need in Montreal and Quebec City?


How many days do you need in Montreal and Quebec City? Ten days is the perfect length of time to visit both Montréal and Québec City, allowing you to dedicate enough time to experience Montréal's legendary nightlife and Québec City's historic center, with a few side trips.


Is it difficult to drive from Montreal to Quebec City?

It's an easy drive, unless you get caught in rush hour traffic in Montreal or Quebec City. Two 4-lane motorways connect the cities, one on each side of the St. Lawrence River. They take about the same time to drive, around 2 1/2 hours, although neither runs directly along the river for any distance.


Is 2 days enough in Quebec City?

There are plenty of things to do in Quebec City, which makes it an excellent weekend destination. The city is very walkable and all the major attractions are located close to each other. Even with just 2 days in Quebec City, you will be able to see all the main attractions.


How far apart are Montreal and Quebec City?

Quebec City is 158 miles up the Saint Lawrence River, northeast of Montreal. How long is the drive from Montreal to Quebec City? There are two main options for driving between Montreal and Quebec City, both of which take about three hours.


Is the drive from Montreal to Quebec City pretty?

It's basically charming and Pennsylvania/Midwest-like flat countryside mixed with some cute villages...but it goes on f-o-r-e-v-e-r. I convinced my fiance to stay on Chemin du Roy (going from Quebec to Montreal) until Trois Riveries. It's a big town on the map, so I was convinced it was going to be the winner.


Is Montreal a walkable city?

The best ways to get around Montréal are on foot or by public transportation. Montréal is a very walkable city, but if your feet do grow weary, the Montréal Metro and bus are both cost-efficient and easy to use.


What is the best month to visit Quebec City?

The best time to visit Quebec is in the summer (June through August) when the weather is warm and sunny.


How long is boat ride from Montreal to Quebec City?

A fast hydrofoil, the Dauphin, runs from Montréal to Québec City daily during summer. Travel time is 2 hours each way, and the boat runs from June through mid-September. Cost for a one-way ticket on the Dauphin fast ferry from Montréal to Québec is $80 to $90; a round-trip ticket is $130 to $150.


Can I do a day trip from Montreal to Quebec City?

From Montreal, explore Quebec City by luxury coach on this day trip. The departure is from downtown Montreal at 7 a.m. and the arrival in Quebec is scheduled for around 10 a.m. During your visit to Quebec, you can first discover the magnificent Montmorency Falls on foot during a one-hour stop.