La Malbaie travel guide

La Malbaie Tourism | La Malbaie Guide

You're Going to Love La Malbaie

With a population of 8,959, La Malbaie is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in La Malbaie to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in La Malbaie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Éphémères (181 Rue Richelieu) and Mont Grand-Fonds (1000 Ch des Loisirs) are great picks.

When to visit La Malbaie

La Malbaie in November
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Malbaie in November
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Malbaie in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of 8.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in La Malbaie, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to La Malbaie

Plane

Although La Malbaie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saguenay Bagotville (YBG), which is located 61 miles from La Malbaie. The shortest flight to La Malbaie from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 12h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to La Malbaie is to pick up a car rental from Québec City, which is about 77 miles from La Malbaie. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Québec City.

Plane

Although La Malbaie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saguenay Bagotville (YBG), which is located 61 miles from La Malbaie. The shortest flight to La Malbaie from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 12h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to La Malbaie is to pick up a car rental from Québec City, which is about 77 miles from La Malbaie. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Québec City.

Airports near La Malbaie

Airlines serving La Malbaie

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,990 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,009 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (532 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,321 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,759 reviews)
GOL
Good (701 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (490 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (315 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (269 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of La Malbaie

Most booked hotels in La Malbaie

Hotel-Motel Castel de la Mer
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 961 reviews)
$114+
Hôtel Au Petit Berger
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1466 reviews)
$128+
Le 2020 Charlevoix
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 94 reviews)
$93+
Hôtel Le Petit Manoir du Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1286 reviews)
$153+
Auberge Des 3 Canards
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 587 reviews)
$100+
Auberge Le Relais Des Hautes Gorges
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 247 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in La Malbaie

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in La Malbaie (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.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in La Malbaie (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.