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Chicoutimi is a busy borough of the city of Saguenay in Quebec and the heart of the surrounding Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. Beginning as a trading post, the town has since become the region’s centre for commerce and culture and is also the last major settlement in northern Quebec before you reach the Arctic Islands right at the top of Canada. The borough’s downtown area sprawls out alongside the Saguenay River, which is why many of the city’s attractions and things to do are on the waterfront. The time of year will significantly affect your visit, as Chicoutimi and its surrounding boroughs experience sweltering highs in summer and bitingly cold lows through winter. When you pick up your Saguenay Chicoutimi car hire, you’ll quickly get a feel for this gorgeous French Canadian borough and the surrounding city.
With your own set of wheels, you’ll also have the option of taking road trips throughout Quebec. Quebec City and its enchanting old town and castle are just two hours away by rental car, and you can keep driving another few hours to visit Montreal for more French old town charm and some of the best poutine and bagels you’ll ever have in your life.
Hiring a car in Chicoutimi with AirportRentals.com
Several of the world’s leading car hire companies have offices in Chicoutimi, so to find the best deal on a rental, you’ll need to start by finding out what each of them has to offer. Cut out this step with the help of Airport Rentals, as our car rental comparison tool pulls together information on available vehicles from many brands at once.
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Introducing Chicoutimi
The word Chicoutimi comes from the Innu language, in which it means ‘the end of the deep water’. The city’s location next to the river has always made it a top spot for trade, but it has also created a number of riverside attractions and activities that have made it an idyllic place to live. It’s where you’ll find restaurants, shops and cafes, as well as the city’s museum and a historic windmill.
The town’s nearest airport is the Saguenay-Bagotville Airport, which is about 20 minutes from the borough of Chicoutimi. It’s a Canadian Forces Base, so is often simply known as CFB Bagotville, although it is also used for commercial flights to and from destinations such as Montreal, Mont-Joli, Quebec, and Wabush.
A guide to driving with your Saguenay-Chicoutimi car rental
Driving from town to Bagotville Airport
The nearest airport is 18 kilometres from Chicoutimi, which will take roughly 20 minutes to cover by rental car. Leave the borough via Rang Saint-Paul and turn right onto the QC-170. Follow this route and turn off to the right onto Chemin de l’aeroport to reach the airport.
Tips for driving a car hire in Saguenay
Get ready to pick up your Saguenay Chicoutimi car rental and take to the roads with a few handy driving tips for the area:
You can turn right on a red light in Quebec, unless you visit the island of Montreal where it is still prohibited.
This area of Canada experiences a lot of snow in winter, so read our winter driving tips if you plan to visit between November and April.
The primary language spoken here is French, so it will help to learn a few basic words and phrases so you can read the road signs.
You may encounter wildlife on or near roads around dusk and dawn, so keep an eye out and never approach or feed any animals you see.
Parking in Saguenay-Chicoutimi
There are both on-street parking stalls and numerous parking garages dotted around Chicoutimi. Some lots, such as the Autogare and the garage at 232 Rue Lafontaine, offer the first two hours of parking for free.
Your stay in Saguenay-Chicoutimi
Accommodation options in Chicoutimi
Whether you prefer somewhere in the heart of downtown or somewhere quieter on the outskirts of the city, there are plenty of hotels and motels to choose from in Chicoutimi.
Auberge Racine
La Maison du Seminaire
Hotel du Parc
Motel Princesse
Hotel Chicoutimi
Main annual events in Saguenay
Take note of the top annual events in town so you can add something special to your itinerary during your stay.
Festival des Musiques de Création (May)
Fête estivale d'Arvida (June)
Festival SIDAnse (June)
Bagotville International Air Show (June)
Festival des Vins de Saguenay (July)
Things to see and do with your Saguenay-Chicoutimi car rental
Make the most of your car hire in Chicoutimi by visiting the borough’s main attractions:
Rivière-du-Moulin
Le musée du Fjord
La Pulperie de Chicoutimi - Regional Museum
Center Plein Air Bec-Scie
Le Mont Lac-Vert
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