With a population of 242,124, Gatineau is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Gatineau deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The British Hotel (71 Principale) and La Belle et La Boeuf - Gatineau (1100 Maloney West) are great picks.
When flying to Gatineau, you’ll arrive at Ottawa Airport (YOW), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gatineau include Air Canada, United Airlines and Avianca. The shortest flight to Gatineau from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 40m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Gatineau, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Gatineau to Montreal takes 2h 05m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $40 for a 3h 45m trip.
Another option to get to Gatineau is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 103 miles from Gatineau. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatineau, including Rider Express, Bus and Tour Express.
Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $92 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Gatineau costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Gatineau.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Gatineau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Gatineau is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$42/day