Niagara-on-the-Lake travel guide

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Niagara-on-the-Lake is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada.

Where to Eat in Niagara-on-the-Lake

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ravine Vineyard Winery Restaurant (1366 York Road) and CAMM-ROYAL Niagara Tapas Bar and Restaurant (1339 Lakeshore Rd RR 3) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake in February
Estimated hotel price
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in February
Estimated hotel price
$236
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 19h 05m.

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 $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 50m 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Red Arrow, VIA Rail Canada and Ontario Northland. From Kingston, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 241 km and will cost you around $91. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 298 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 19h 05m.

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 $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 50m 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Red Arrow, VIA Rail Canada and Ontario Northland. From Kingston, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 241 km and will cost you around $91. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Niagara-on-the-Lake

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lufthansa
Good (6,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,321 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,713 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,570 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,898 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,748 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,655 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,425 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,615 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,192 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,541 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,014 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,328 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,065 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,267 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,821 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,831 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,181 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 Orchid Inn and Ginger Restaurant, 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 $400 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with prices from $114 to $1,391 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 146% 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 Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$268+
Prince of Wales
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$317+
Queens Landing
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$287+
Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$204+
Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$202+
Pillar and Post Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$361+

Hiring a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay $2.19 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 $26.17 and $34.90. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Niagara-on-the-Lake, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.19 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 $26.17 and $34.90. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Niagara-on-the-Lake, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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