Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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, Oaklands at The Riverbend Inn (249 John St E) and Aura on The Lake (233 King St) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
£103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
£103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Plane

When flying to Niagara-on-the-Lake, you’ll arrive at St Catharines (YCM), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 31 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

When flying to Niagara-on-the-Lake, you’ll arrive at St Catharines (YCM), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 31 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lufthansa
Good (8,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Average rates range from around £165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £215 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with prices from £26 to £694 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara-on-the-Lake are about 97% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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

Most booked hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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White Oaks Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Hiring a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Hiring a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations 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 £12.98 and £17.31. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Niagara-on-the-Lake, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations 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 £12.98 and £17.31. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Niagara-on-the-Lake, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.