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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 Remingtons of Niagara (5657 Victoria Ave), Watermark Restaurant - Niagara Falls (6361 Fallsview Blvd) and Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room (5200 Robinson St.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse - Niagara Falls (6361 Fallsview Blvd) and Doc Magilligan's Restaurant & Irish Pub (6400 Lundy's Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara Falls in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 20h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $66 for a 4h 05m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.

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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 266 km and will cost you around $73. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 443 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 20h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $66 for a 4h 05m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.

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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 266 km and will cost you around $73. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 443 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

Airlines serving Niagara Falls

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,070 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,648 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,879 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (358 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
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Where to stay in Niagara Falls

Average rates range from around $248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $458 and up for a 5-star experience. 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 $38 to $897 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 86% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara Falls

Most booked hotels in Niagara Falls

DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton - Niagara Falls
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$261+
Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$346+
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$304+
Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$261+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$312+
Oakes Hotel Overlooking The Falls
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$213+

Hiring a car in Niagara Falls

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.38 and $31.17. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.38 and $31.17. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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