Niagara Falls travel guide
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You're Going to Love Niagara Falls
With a population of 82 000, Niagara Falls is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Niagara Falls deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Niagara Falls
Fallsview is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favorites such as Corso: Endless Family-Style Italian (6361 Fallsview Blvd), The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Niagara Falls Courtyard (5950 Victoria Ave) and Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse - Niagara Falls (6361 Fallsview Blvd). If you’re looking for affordable options, Weinkeller (5633 Victoria Ave) and Sandstone Grillhouse (5467 Victoria Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Niagara Falls
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Niagara Falls in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Niagara Falls, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Niagara Falls
Plane
Although Niagara Falls doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 65 km from Niagara Falls. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 3h 49m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 2.8 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 67 km from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 209 km and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Table Rock, located 1.3 km from downtown Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Casino Niagara is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Niagara Falls
Where to stay in Niagara Falls
Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $280 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn Fallsview and Villager Lodge Niagara Falls. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Niagara Falls, with prices from $23 to $481 per night. Fallsview is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Niagara Falls are about 69% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara Falls
Most booked hotels in Niagara Falls
Renting a car in Niagara Falls
Renting a car in Niagara Falls costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Niagara Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Niagara Falls
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$48/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$52/day