Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Niagara-on-the-Lake travel guide

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tourism | Niagara-on-the-Lake Guide

You're Going to Love Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake 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-on-the-Lake to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Niagara-on-the-Lake

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ravine Vineyard Winery Restaurant (1366 York Road) and CAMM-ROYAL Niagara Tapas Bar and Restaurant (1339 Lakeshore Rd RR 3) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 176
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Plane

Although Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 49 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. The shortest domestic flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake departs from Thunder Bay and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 4h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 50 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Bus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 233 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 282 km.

Plane

Although Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 49 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. The shortest domestic flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake departs from Thunder Bay and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 4h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 50 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Bus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 233 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Niagara-on-the-Lake

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,128 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Where to stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake

From 5-star hotels such as the White Oaks Conference & Resort Spa to great affordable options like the Green Oaks B&B, Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 330 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 404 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with prices from C$ 112 to C$ 1,083 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Niagara-on-the-Lake are about 142% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Most booked hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake

See all
124 on Queen Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 549+
View
White Oaks Conference & Resort Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 255+
View
Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 189+
View
Prince of Wales
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 377+
View
Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
View
Pillar and Post Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 428+
View

Renting a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Niagara-on-the-Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.06 and C$ 25.41.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Niagara-on-the-Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.06 and C$ 25.41.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Niagara-on-the-Lake city guide for the best Niagara-on-the-Lake travel tips. To help you organize your Niagara-on-the-Lake trip ideas, this Niagara-on-the-Lake visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.