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
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Plane

When flying to Niagara-on-the-Lake, you’ll arrive at St Catharines (YCM), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 31 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

When flying to Niagara-on-the-Lake, you’ll arrive at St Catharines (YCM), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 31 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,774 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake

From 5-star hotels such as the White Oaks Resort & 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 $401 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $465 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with prices from $61 to $1,590 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 108% 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

Sterling Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$295+
White Oaks Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$280+
Fallsview Tower Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$222+
Queen's Landing
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$387+
Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$230+
Prince of Wales
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$389+

Hiring a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.17 and $41.56.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.17 and $41.56.