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

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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, Oaklands at The Riverbend Inn (249 John St E) and Aura on The Lake (233 King St) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 177
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 30 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake. The shortest domestic flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake departs from Halifax and takes around 2h 25m.

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 London takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 61 for a 4h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 31 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 39. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 30 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake. The shortest domestic flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake departs from Halifax and takes around 2h 25m.

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 London takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 61 for a 4h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 31 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 39. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Niagara-on-the-Lake

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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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$ 278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 257 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with prices from C$ 94 to C$ 1,089 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 119% 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

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White Oaks Conference & Resort Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 179+
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124 on Queen Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
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Prince of Wales
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 288+
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Queens Landing
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
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Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Renting a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 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$ 18.51 and C$ 24.68.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 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$ 18.51 and C$ 24.68.