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. Niagara-on-the-Lake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Niagara-on-the-Lake

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ravine Vineyard Winery Restaurant (1366 York Road) and CAMM-ROYAL Niagara Tapas Bar and Restaurant (1339 Lakeshore Rd RR 3) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake in February
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in February
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Plane

Although Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 49 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 10h 29m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about £31 for a 4h 10m trip.

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 209 km and will cost you around £27. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 49 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 10h 29m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about £31 for a 4h 10m trip.

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 209 km and will cost you around £27. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Niagara-on-the-Lake

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Average rates range from around £178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £213 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Most booked hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake

White Oaks Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£144+
Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£124+
DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton - Niagara Falls
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£112+
Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£215+
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£147+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£140+

Hiring a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.00 and £17.33. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara-on-the-Lake is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.00 and £17.33. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara-on-the-Lake is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.