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 Corso: Endless Family-Style Italian (6361 Fallsview Blvd), Table Rock House Restaurant (6650 Niagara Parkway) and Ruth's Chris Steak House - Niagara Falls (6455 Fallsview Blvd). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Niagara Falls (6380 Fallsview Blvd. Fallsview Casino) and Tide & Vine (3491 Portage Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Flour Mill Restaurant (6080 Fallsview Blvd) and Zappi's Pizza (6663 Stanley Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Niagara Falls.
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 20m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around AED 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 110 for a 2h 35m 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 Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including Bus, Greyhound and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 202. From Kingston, the ticket costs about AED 114 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Table Rock is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Niagara Falls
Where to stay in Niagara Falls
Average rates range from around AED 510 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 863 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 AED 84 to AED 2,490 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 78% 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 AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87.