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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Niagara-on-the-Lake has to offer.

What to do in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Top activities & attractions in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Where to Eat in Niagara-on-the-Lake

If you’re looking for affordable options, Benchmark (135 Taylor Rd) and Bricks and Barley (1573 Four Mile Creek Road) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 159
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 Calgary and takes around 3h 45m.

Train

UP Express is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Niagara Falls, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 58m 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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Trailways. From London, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 196 km and will cost you around C$ 79. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 80 for a journey of 402 km.

Airports near Niagara-on-the-Lake

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lufthansa
Good (2,927 reviews)
KLM
Good (504 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (635 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,652 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Air France
Good (624 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,684 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,449 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,578 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (160 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (595 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (783 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (582 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,458 reviews)
LOT
Good (476 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Average rates range from around C$ 303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 416 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

Most booked hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake

White Oaks Resort & Spa
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 260+
Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
Prince of Wales
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 395+
DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton - Niagara Falls
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 327+
Sheraton on the Falls Hotel
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 249+

Renting a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 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$ 21.57 and C$ 28.76.