Rimouski

The questions people ask first about Rimouski, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
• SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
• Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
• TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
• SafetyRimouski is a low-crime small city; the real risks are winter driving on Route 132, fog on the river, and cold water along the shore.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeC$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4)
• Sit-down mealDinner main at a bistroC$24–39 (≈ US$18–30)
• BeerDraught beer in a brewpubC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across the centreC$10–18 (≈ US$8–14)
• Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
• Mid-range bedMotel or budget double room, a night, per roomC$120 (≈ US$90)
• High-end bedMotel or budget double room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

YYY Mont-Joli regional airport (About 35 km (22 mi) east; daily Air Canada and Pascan flights from Montréal and Québec City (check current schedule).) · YXK Rimouski Airport (General aviation and cargo only; no scheduled passenger service.)YYY Mont-Joli regional airport (About 22 mi (35 km) east; daily Air Canada and Pascan flights from Montréal and Québec City (check current schedule).) · YXK Rimouski Airport (General aviation and cargo only; no scheduled passenger service.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed

Mid

C$140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed

High

C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

• The Ocean train calls at Rimouski around 01:30 eastbound and 01:50 westbound, three times a week: plan the station transfer, not a full night's sleep.The Ocean train calls at Rimouski around 1:30 AM eastbound and 1:50 AM westbound, three times a week: plan the station transfer, not a full night's sleep.
• The Rimouski–Forestville ferry has been suspended since 2022: check before you build a crossing into your route.
• Most signs and menus are French only; a few words of French help outside the hotels.
• Winter snow is heavy (over 600 mm in January on average): allow extra driving time.