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 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 65 km from Niagara Falls. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h 30m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Niagara Falls to London takes 2h 10m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about £32 for a 4h 04m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 67 km from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, 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 209 km and will cost you around £26. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Casino Niagara, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Niagara Falls
Where to stay in Niagara Falls
Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £184 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 holiday rental options in Niagara Falls, with prices from £18 to £385 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 85% 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
Hiring a car in Niagara Falls costs £93 per day, on average, or £187 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 53% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay £1.11 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 £13.25 and £17.67. 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 Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.