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.
Activities & attractions in Niagara Falls
Activities
Where to Eat in Niagara Falls
Fallsview is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favorites such as 21 Club - Fallsview Casino (6380 Fallsview Blvd), Corso: Endless Family-Style Italian (6361 Fallsview Blvd) and Table Rock House Restaurant (6650 Niagara Parkway). If you’re looking for affordable options, Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse - Niagara Falls (6361 Fallsview Blvd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Niagara Falls Courtyard (5950 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 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Niagara Falls, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Niagara Falls
Plane
When flying to Niagara Falls, you’ll arrive at St Catharines (YCM), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Niagara Falls from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Niagara Falls is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 67 km from Niagara Falls. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.
Airlines serving Niagara Falls
Where to stay in Niagara Falls
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Falls Lodge by the Falls and Super 8 by Wyndham Niagara Falls by the Falls. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Niagara Falls, with prices from $33 to $543 per night. Fallsview is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Niagara Falls are about 130% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara Falls
Most booked hotels in Niagara Falls
Renting a car in Niagara Falls
Renting a car in Niagara Falls costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.64 per gallon in Niagara Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $67.68 and $90.24. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.