With a population of 376,845, Laval is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Laval deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to Laval, you’ll arrive at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Laval from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 20m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Laval, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Laval to Lévis takes 2h 18m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 42m trip.
Another option to get to Laval is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 10 miles from Laval. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Laval, including Trailways, Megabus and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Laval takes 120 miles and will cost you around $48. From Québec City, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 140 miles.
Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Laval costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Laval.
Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Laval (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 Laval is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.