Old Quebec is compact and walkable, connected between Upper and Lower Town by a funicular, so a rental car isn’t necessary for a trip that stays inside the walls.
Old Quebec’s Streets Aren’t Built for Cars
Narrow, one-way cobblestone streets and very limited parking make driving inside the walls impractical, and most visitors are better off leaving a car at the hotel entirely while touring Old Quebec.
When a Car Helps
Montmorency Falls, taller than Niagara Falls and just outside the city, and the Ile d’Orleans farm region across the river are both easier to reach with your own car than by bus.
Compare rental rates above if Montmorency Falls or Ile d’Orleans are part of your plans, or check flight and hotel options if you’re keeping things inside Old Quebec.