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$ 180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 180
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 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$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 56 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 50 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including FlixBus, Bus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 39. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 64 for a journey of 409 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 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$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 56 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 50 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including FlixBus, Bus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 39. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 64 for a journey of 409 km.

Airports near Niagara-on-the-Lake

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
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Where to stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake

From 5-star hotels such as the White Oaks 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$ 282 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 299 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$ 1,108 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 123% 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 Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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124 on Queen Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 249+
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Prince of Wales
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 268+
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Queens Landing
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 256+
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Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Renting a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay C$ 1.57 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$ 18.84 and C$ 25.11.

Expect to pay C$ 1.57 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$ 18.84 and C$ 25.11.