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.
Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favourites such as 21 Club - Fallsview Casino (6380 Fallsview Blvd), Table Rock House Restaurant (6650 Niagara Parkway) 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.
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.
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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 45m.
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 £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 12m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.
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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
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 £13. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £29 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.
Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £207 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 £378 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.
Hiring a car in Niagara Falls costs £90 per day, on average, or £180 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, 51% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay £1.10 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 £13.11 and £17.48. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.