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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Niagara Falls to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Niagara Falls
Art & Performing Arts
Other activities
Where to Eat in Niagara Falls
Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favourites such as 21 Club - Fallsview Casino (6380 Fallsview Blvd), Table Rock House Restaurant (6650 Niagara Parkway) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Niagara Falls Courtyard (5950 Victoria Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Queen Victoria Place Restaurant (6345 Niagara River Parkway) and Sandstone Grillhouse (5467 Victoria Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Niagara Falls
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.
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 65 km from Niagara Falls. The shortest domestic flight to Niagara Falls departs from Québec City and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 04m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 67 km 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 Bus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Kingston, the ticket costs about C$ 72 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Casino Niagara, located 1.0 km from downtown Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Niagara Falls
Where to stay in Niagara Falls
Average rates range from around C$ 186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 316 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$ 657 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Niagara Falls are about 81% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara Falls
Most booked hotels in Niagara Falls
Renting a car in Niagara Falls
Renting a car in Niagara Falls costs C$ 52 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 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$ 22.64 and C$ 30.18. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Elantra GT or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Niagara Falls
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 48/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 48/day