Niagara Falls travel guide

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You're Going to Love Niagara Falls

With a population of 82,000, Niagara Falls is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Niagara Falls has to offer.

Where to Eat in Niagara Falls

Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favourites such as Weinkeller (5633 Victoria Ave), Zappi's Pizza (6663 Stanley Ave) and Table Rock House Restaurant (6650 Niagara Parkway). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Niagara Falls (6380 Fallsview Blvd. Fallsview Casino) and Tide & Vine (3491 Portage Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara Falls in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 129
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Niagara Falls in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Niagara Falls, with an average rainfall of 64 mm.

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How to Get to Niagara Falls

Plane

Although Niagara Falls doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 40 miles from Niagara Falls. The shortest domestic flight to Niagara Falls departs from Winnipeg and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Niagara Falls to London takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 54 for a 4h 06m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 42 miles from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including Rider Express, Bus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 125 miles and will cost you around C$ 23. From Kingston, the ticket costs about C$ 68 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Casino Niagara, located 0.6 miles from downtown Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Niagara Falls doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 40 miles from Niagara Falls. The shortest domestic flight to Niagara Falls departs from Winnipeg and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Niagara Falls to London takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 54 for a 4h 06m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 42 miles from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including Rider Express, Bus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 125 miles and will cost you around C$ 23. From Kingston, the ticket costs about C$ 68 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Casino Niagara, located 0.6 miles from downtown Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Niagara Falls

Airlines serving Niagara Falls

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,333 reviews)
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Where to stay in Niagara Falls

Average rates range from around C$ 177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 291 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Rex Motel At Niagara Falls and Falls Lodge by the Falls. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Niagara Falls, with prices from C$ 31 to C$ 653 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Niagara Falls are about 94% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara Falls

Most booked hotels in Niagara Falls

Brand New Big House in Niagara Region
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 72+
Niagara Falls BNB 10 mins away from Falls
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 64+
Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton - Niagara Falls
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
The Inn at Lock Seven
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 195+

Renting a car in Niagara Falls

Renting a car in Niagara Falls costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 157 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 per litre in Niagara Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.49 and C$ 28.66. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Niagara Falls costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 157 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 per litre in Niagara Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.49 and C$ 28.66. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.