Rent a Car at Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG)

Bagotville Airport (YBG) is the Saguenay region's airport, located in the La Baie section of Saguenay city, approximately 18 km east of Chicoutimi center. One rental company is on-site to give you access to a car immediately upon arrival in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. The airport is shared with a Canadian military base and is served by Air Canada with connections to Montréal and Toronto.

From YBG it takes approximately 20 minutes to drive to Chicoutimi center via Highway 172. Saguenay Fjord's shoreline and Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay are within 15 km of the airport. Lac-Saint-Jean, one of Quebec's most iconic lakes, is approximately 65 km west, about 50 minutes driving.

With just 1 rental company at YBG, it's especially important to book a car well in advance, particularly in summer. Rent a car with good winter equipment if you visit the region December–March. Combine airport pickup with a drive along Saguenay Fjord's southern shore (Route 170) for an immediate nature experience.

How long is the drive from YBG to Chicoutimi center? Approximately 18 km west via Highway 172, about 20 minutes. Can I drive to Tadoussac and whale watching from Bagotville?

Yes, Tadoussac is approximately 115 km south via Route 170 and 172, about 1.5 hours driving. Are there alternative rental companies nearby if the YBG office is fully booked? Yes, in Chicoutimi center there are more rental companies approximately 20 km away—a good alternative if the airport office has no available cars.

We compare prices from all major providers at Saguenay-Bagotville Airport so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.