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.
Fallsview is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favorites such as 21 Club - Fallsview Casino (6380 Fallsview Blvd), Corso: Endless Family-Style Italian (6361 Fallsview Blvd) and Table Rock House Restaurant (6650 Niagara Parkway). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Niagara Falls (6380 Fallsview Blvd. Fallsview Casino) and Tide & Vine (3491 Portage Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Flour Mill Restaurant (6080 Fallsview Blvd) and Zappi's Pizza (6663 Stanley Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in 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″.
Although Niagara Falls doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 40 miles from Niagara Falls. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.
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 London, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 09m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 42 miles from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including Bus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 130 miles and will cost you around $15. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Table Rock, located 0.8 miles from downtown Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $278 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunrise Inn and Super 8 by Wyndham Niagara Falls by the Falls. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Niagara Falls, with prices from $23 to $680 per night. Fallsview is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Niagara Falls are about 86% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Niagara Falls costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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, 20% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$36/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day