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 21 Club - Fallsview Casino (6380 Fallsview Blvd), Corso: Endless Family-Style Italian (6361 Fallsview Blvd) and Table Rock House Restaurant (6650 Niagara Parkway). If you’re looking for affordable options, Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse - Niagara Falls (6361 Fallsview Blvd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Niagara Falls Courtyard (5950 Victoria 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 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 42 miles from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

When flying to Niagara Falls, you’ll arrive at St Catharines (YCM), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 42 miles from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Niagara Falls

Lufthansa
Good (8,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,064 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,407 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,874 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,593 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,846 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,241 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,455 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,293 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 $57 to $946 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 93% 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)
$308+
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The Tower Hotel Fallsview
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$246+
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Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$322+
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Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$404+
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Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$306+
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Hiring a car in Niagara Falls

Hiring a car in Niagara Falls costs $222 per day, on average, or $444 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $2.49 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 $29.87 and $39.83.

Hiring a car in Niagara Falls costs $222 per day, on average, or $444 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $2.49 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 $29.87 and $39.83.