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 Table Rock House Restaurant (6650 Niagara Parkway), 21 Club - Fallsview Casino (6380 Fallsview Blvd) and Corso: Endless Family-Style Italian (6361 Fallsview Blvd). 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.
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 40 miles from Niagara Falls. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Kingston takes 2h 05m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 12m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
Car
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 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 OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Casino Niagara, located 0.6 miles from downtown Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Niagara Falls
Where to stay in Niagara Falls
Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $264 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Falls Lodge by the Falls and Sunrise Inn. 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 83% 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 $46 per day, on average, or $92 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, 17% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.26 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 $63.14 and $84.19. 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, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Niagara Falls
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$39/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$41/day