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Hi guys, we are planning to go to Quebec City this summer, any tips? Such as where to stay, visit and transit info etc. Thanks in advance. 
First tip is rent a car or plan for a $40 cab ride each way to and from the airport, because there is no transit link between the airport and the city. You would have to walk a mile down a highway to get the nearest bus station. Transit options are somewhat nonexistent.
Prices for hotels and B&Bs just outside of the walls of Vieux Quebec are as much money as inside the walls, when I was looking last summer. One interesting idea is to stay in Levis and take the ferry over at night, then take the ferry back in the day. I might look into that myself!
St-Jean and St-Roch seem to be two neighborhoods with nice nightlife and restaurants, and a place to meet everyday Quebecois (?).
You can see all of Upper Town and Lower Town in one day, like I did, but then you'll be rushed. Spread it out over two days.
One place I'd like to explore is Ile de Orleans, but a car is needed for that.
I did the big things in Quebec City in just over 24 hours, flying in on a late Monday morning, and flying out mid-afternoon on Tuesday. In that time, I did:We will have 10 days to spend in the city if we have to, although we are thinking spending a few days in Montreal. Is 5 days enough to see everything in Quebec City?
I must have gone to Quebec City a hundred times in my life, and I never get tired of it. 5 days will give you a very good overview, but you will not run out of things to do or see.We will have 10 days to spend in the city if we have to, although we are thinking spending a few days in Montreal. Is 5 days enough to see everything in Quebec City?
However, within the city, transit is quite good. The Metrobus lines will take you to all major neighbourhoods and attractions (except maybe the Aquarium, but a "regular" bus goes there). Here's the English version of the Quebec City transit agency (RTC) site : RTC.First tip is rent a car or plan for a $40 cab ride each way to and from the airport, because there is no transit link between the airport and the city. You would have to walk a mile down a highway to get the nearest bus station. Transit options are somewhat nonexistent.