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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Niagara Falls to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Niagara Falls
Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favourites such as Zappi's Pizza (6663 Stanley Ave), 21 Club - Fallsview Casino (6380 Fallsview Blvd) and Weinkeller (5633 Victoria Ave). 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.
When to visit Niagara Falls
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Niagara Falls in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Niagara Falls, with an average rainfall of 64 mm.
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 10m.
Train
UP Express is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Niagara Falls to London takes 2h 10m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $61 for a 4h 07m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 42 miles from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including Bus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 130 miles and will cost you around $50. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Casino Niagara, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Niagara Falls
Where to stay in Niagara Falls
Average rates range from around $207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Rex Motel At Niagara Falls and Falls Lodge by the Falls. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Niagara Falls, with prices from $35 to $736 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday 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
Hiring a car in Niagara Falls
Expect to pay $2.12 per litre in Niagara Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.35 and $33.79. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Niagara Falls, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.