Gatineau travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gatineau

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.

Where to Eat in Gatineau

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 to visit Gatineau

Gatineau in November
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatineau in November
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gatineau

Plane

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, Porter Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Gatineau from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 02m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Gatineau, followed by AccesRail.

Car

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatineau, including Rider Express, Bus and Tour Express.

Plane

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, Porter Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Gatineau from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 02m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Gatineau, followed by AccesRail.

Car

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatineau, including Rider Express, Bus and Tour Express.

Airlines serving Gatineau

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gatineau

Average rates range from around $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $93 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gatineau

Most booked hotels in Gatineau

Brookstreet
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 436 reviews)
$133+
The Business Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 9130 reviews)
$130+
Hilton Lac-Leamy
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 880 reviews)
$284+
Motel Adam
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3445 reviews)
$120+
Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1949 reviews)
$130+
Auberge De La Gare
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1546 reviews)
$120+

Renting a car in Gatineau

Renting a car in Gatineau costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Gatineau.

Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37. 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 Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gatineau costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Gatineau.

Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37. 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 Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.