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 Watermark Restaurant - Niagara Falls (6361 Fallsview Blvd), Corso: Endless Family-Style Italian (6361 Fallsview Blvd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Niagara Falls Courtyard (5950 Victoria Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Queen Victoria Place Restaurant (6345 Niagara River Parkway) and Weinkeller (5633 Victoria Ave) 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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 14h 30m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to London takes 2h 30m and costs around ₹ 2,507 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about ₹ 3,342 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 Dollar and Budget, 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 ₹ 2,757. From Montreal, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,590 for a journey of 217 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 ₹ 11,296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,154 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 ₹ 1,922 to ₹ 40,188 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 80% 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 ₹ 119 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 ₹ 1,434 and ₹ 1,912.