In Town
Public Transit (local buses)
The RTC serves Québec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Wendake, and Ancienne-Lorette. The Portneuf, Jacques-Cartier, Côte-de-Beaupré, and Île d’Orléans areas are not part of RTC territory.
This shuttle provides practical transportation to downtown activities such as the Image Mill and Les Chemins invisibles™. It runs mainly along Promenade Samuel-De Champlain to link Sainte-Foy and the Beauport terminal. Note that your ticket allows you to get on and off at a number of places along the route.
The Écolobus is a free, eco-friendly, ultra-quiet electric bus. Its 20-minute route takes it through the Upper Town and the Old Port area and connects to the ferry terminal. It is wheelchair accessible.
Ferry
The ferry links Québec City and Lévis 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It sails on the hour and half hour during the day and on the hour at night.
Limousine
Limousine rentals
Taxi
Québec City area taxis can be identified by the sign on their roofs. There are several companies.
Cars
Car rentals can be a practical way to visit areas less than an hour from downtown, such as Île d’Orléans and the Côte-de-Beaupré, Jacques-Cartier, and Portneuf regions.
Information on vehicle and parking regulations.
Motorcycle
Motorcycle rentals
Note that motorcycles are not allowed inside the walls of the Old City unless you have a reservation at a hotel inside the walls.
Cycling
The Québec City Metropolitan Area has close to 400 km of bicycle paths and bikeways.
Bicycle rentals
On Foot
Québec City’s historical Upper Town and Lower Town districts are easy to explore on foot.
Free Shuttles
From May 15 to October 15, 2009, departures 7 days a week from downtown to Laurier Québec shopping center. Operated by Old Québec Tours
Departures from Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and several regional campgrounds to Benjo toy store downtown.
Paid Shuttles
Departures from downtown hotels upon reservation with Old Québec Tours.
Skiing and snowboarding at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Le Relais Ski Resort.