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
$235
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
$235
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 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 20m.

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 Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

When flying to Niagara-on-the-Lake, you’ll arrive at St Catharines (YCM), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 20m.

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 Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lufthansa
Good (8,230 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,545 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,158 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 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 Bed And Breakfast, Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $362 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $497 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with prices from $58 to $1,588 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 89% 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, Excellent reviews)
$312+
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The Tower Hotel Fallsview
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Prince of Wales
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$444+
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Queen's Landing
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$402+
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Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Hiring a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay $2.39 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 $28.67 and $38.23. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Niagara-on-the-Lake, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.39 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 $28.67 and $38.23. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Niagara-on-the-Lake, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.