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

Niagara-on-the-Lake travel guide

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Niagara-on-the-Lake is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Niagara-on-the-Lake to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Niagara-on-the-Lake

If you’re looking for affordable options, Oaklands at The Riverbend Inn (249 John St E) and Aura on The Lake (233 King St) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
$241
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
$241
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Plane

Although Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 49 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 42m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $71 for a 4h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 50 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 451 km and will cost you around $75. From Cleveland, the ticket costs about $146 for a journey of 676 km.

Plane

Although Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 49 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 42m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $71 for a 4h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 50 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 451 km and will cost you around $75. From Cleveland, the ticket costs about $146 for a journey of 676 km.

Airports near Niagara-on-the-Lake

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,681 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,646 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,148 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,063 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,456 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,592 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,355 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,163 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,636 reviews)
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Where to stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake

From 5-star hotels such as the 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Green Oaks B&B, Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $360 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $317 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with prices from $118 to $1,371 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara-on-the-Lake are about 122% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Most booked hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake

White Oaks Conference Resort And Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$237+
124 on Queen Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$230+
Tower Hotel at Fallsview
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$177+
Queens Landing
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$322+
Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$168+
Prince of Wales
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$353+

Hiring a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay $1.86 per litre in Niagara-on-the-Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.25 and $29.67.

Expect to pay $1.86 per litre in Niagara-on-the-Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.25 and $29.67.