Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in November
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 center. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 1h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 31 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, 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 center. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 1h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 31 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lufthansa
Good (8,129 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,000 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Average rates range from around $226 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $294 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with prices from $38 to $937 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Niagara-on-the-Lake are about 110% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake by neighborhood

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, 1286 reviews)
$197+
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Prince of Wales
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2091 reviews)
$252+
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Queen's Landing
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1793 reviews)
$199+
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Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1287 reviews)
$125+
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Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2805 reviews)
$123+
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Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1399 reviews)
$130+
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Renting a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Renting a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 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, 8% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Niagara-on-the-Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34.

Renting a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 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, 8% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Niagara-on-the-Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34.