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.
Where to Eat in Niagara Falls
Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favourites such as Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse - Niagara Falls (6361 Fallsview Blvd), Watermark Restaurant - Niagara Falls (6361 Fallsview Blvd) and Ruth's Chris Steak House - Niagara Falls (6455 Fallsview Blvd). If you’re looking for affordable options, Sandstone Grillhouse (5467 Victoria Avenue) and Doc Magilligan's Restaurant & Irish Pub (6400 Lundy's Lane) are great picks.
When to visit Niagara Falls
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.
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 22h 16m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $66 for a 3h 50m 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 209 km and will cost you around $25. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $103 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Table Rock, located 1.3 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.
Airlines serving Niagara Falls
Where to stay in Niagara Falls
Average rates range from around $242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $465 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 $1,135 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 75% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara Falls
Most booked hotels in Niagara Falls
Hiring a car in Niagara Falls
Expect to pay $2.08 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 $24.93 and $33.24. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.