Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Niagara Falls travel guide

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You're Going to Love Niagara Falls

With a population of 82 000, Niagara Falls 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Niagara Falls has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Niagara Falls

Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favourites such as Vittorio's Italian Eatery (6380 Fallsview Blvd), Copacabana Brazilian Steak House - Niagara Falls (6671 Fallsview Blvd) and Remingtons of Niagara (5657 Victoria Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Morton's Grille - Niagara Falls (6740 Fallsview Blvd) and Taco N Tequila (6405 Stanley Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls in January
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara Falls in January
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Niagara Falls in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Niagara Falls, with an average rainfall of 64 mm.

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How to Get to Niagara Falls

Plane

When flying to Niagara Falls, you’ll arrive at St Catharines (YCM), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 67 km from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

When flying to Niagara Falls, you’ll arrive at St Catharines (YCM), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 67 km from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Niagara Falls

Lufthansa
Good (8,124 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,102 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,990 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,945 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,869 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,319 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,404 reviews)
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Where to stay in Niagara Falls

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Rex Motel At Niagara Falls and Falls Lodge by the Falls. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Niagara Falls, with prices from $58 to $954 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 126% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara Falls

Most booked hotels in Niagara Falls

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Sterling Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$313+
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Fallsview Tower Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$313+
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Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$385+
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Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$302+
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Hiring a car in Niagara Falls

Hiring a car in Niagara Falls costs $224 per day, on average, or $672 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 52% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in Niagara Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.62 and $36.83.

Hiring a car in Niagara Falls costs $224 per day, on average, or $672 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 52% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in Niagara Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.62 and $36.83.