Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Niagara Falls

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Favella (6671 Fallsview Blvd) and Wildfire Grill House (7389 Lundy's Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 339
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niagara Falls in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 339
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around AED 162 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about AED 162 for a 4h 50m 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 Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 459 km and will cost you around AED 184. From Montreal, the ticket costs about AED 173 for a journey of 534 km. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Casino Niagara, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

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.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around AED 162 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about AED 162 for a 4h 50m 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 Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 459 km and will cost you around AED 184. From Montreal, the ticket costs about AED 173 for a journey of 534 km. The most popular bus station is Niagara Falls Casino Niagara, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Fallsview Casino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Niagara Falls

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Niagara Falls

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,188 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Niagara Falls

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 3,691 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 79% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Niagara Falls

Most booked hotels in Niagara Falls

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Tower Hotel at Fallsview
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 364+
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DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton - Niagara Falls
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 327+
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Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 396+
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Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham by the Falls / Niagara Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 217+
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Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 536+
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Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 489+
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Hiring a car in Niagara Falls

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 47.60 and AED 63.46. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 47.60 and AED 63.46. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.