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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Fort Erie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Erie

With a population of 15,953, Fort Erie is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fort Erie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Fort Erie

Fort Erie in April
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Erie in April
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Erie in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Erie, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Fort Erie

Plane

Although Fort Erie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hamilton (YHM), which is located 54 miles from Fort Erie. The shortest flight to Fort Erie from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Erie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Fort Erie to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Erie is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 57 miles from Fort Erie. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Erie, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Fort Erie takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Plane

Although Fort Erie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hamilton (YHM), which is located 54 miles from Fort Erie. The shortest flight to Fort Erie from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Erie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Fort Erie to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Erie is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 57 miles from Fort Erie. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Erie, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Fort Erie takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Airports near Fort Erie

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Fort Erie

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Erie

Most booked hotels in Fort Erie

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Yellow Door Bed And Breakfast
1 star
Excellent (9.8, 16 reviews)
$252+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 535 reviews)
$81+
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Haven Motel
2 stars
Good (7.3, 184 reviews)
$141+
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Renting a car in Fort Erie

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Fort Erie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Erie is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Fort Erie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Erie is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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