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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Niagara-on-the-Lake to see all of its attractions.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Plane

Although Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 49 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 50 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 274 km and will cost you around $54. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 426 km.

Plane

Although Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 49 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. The shortest flight to Niagara-on-the-Lake from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Niagara-on-the-Lake is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 50 km from Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake takes 274 km and will cost you around $54. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Niagara-on-the-Lake

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Niagara-on-the-Lake

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake

From 5-star hotels such as the 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake By IHG, Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with prices from $68 to $791 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 122% 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 Conference Resort And Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1251 reviews)
$131+
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124 on Queen Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 769 reviews)
$163+
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Tower Hotel at Fallsview
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3796 reviews)
$102+
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Queens Landing
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1601 reviews)
$186+
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Holiday Inn Express Niagara-On-The-Lake By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1251 reviews)
$77+
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Prince of Wales
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1905 reviews)
$204+
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Renting a car in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.