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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Backhouse (242 Mary Street) and Grill on King (233 King Street) are great picks.
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 24m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to London takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 04m trip.
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 Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 59 for a journey of 240 miles.
From 5-star hotels such as the White Oaks Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Orchid Inn and Ginger Restaurant, Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 293 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 331 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 1.97 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$ 23.58 and C$ 31.44. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara-on-the-Lake is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.