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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.

Where to Eat in Niagara-on-the-Lake

If you’re looking for affordable options, Backhouse (242 Mary Street) and Oaklands at The Riverbend Inn (249 John St E) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake in February
Estimated hotel price
$225
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in February
Estimated hotel price
$225
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 26h 08m.

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 $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $67 for a 4h 10m 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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 230 km and will cost you around $47. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 241 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 26h 08m.

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 $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $67 for a 4h 10m 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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 230 km and will cost you around $47. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Niagara-on-the-Lake

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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, Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $354 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $440 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with prices from $126 to $1,329 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 166% 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

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White Oaks Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$287+
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124 on Queen Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$422+
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Prince of Wales
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$455+
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Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$214+
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Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$229+
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Pillar and Post Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$400+
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Hiring a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay $2.09 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 $25.01 and $33.34. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara-on-the-Lake is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.09 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 $25.01 and $33.34. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara-on-the-Lake is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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