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. Niagara Falls deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara Falls in January
Estimated hotel price
$166
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

Although Niagara Falls doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 65 km from Niagara Falls. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 49m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 50m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 274 km and will cost you around $62. From London, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 322 km. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Casino Niagara, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Niagara Falls doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 65 km from Niagara Falls. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 49m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 50m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 274 km and will cost you around $62. From London, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 322 km. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Casino Niagara, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Niagara Falls

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Niagara Falls

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 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 $40 to $1,739 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 73% 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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Tower Hotel at Fallsview
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$177+
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Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham by the Falls / Niagara Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$106+
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Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$277+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$208+
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Comfort Inn Fallsview
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$68+
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Hiring a car in Niagara Falls

Expect to pay $1.93 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 $23.06 and $30.74. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.93 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 $23.06 and $30.74. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.