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.
Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favourites such as Benihana - Niagara Falls Ontario (4955 Clifton Hill), Massimo’s Italian Fallsview Restaurant (5875 Falls Ave.) and Tony Roma's - Niagara Falls - Radisson (6733 Fallsview Blvd.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Taco N Tequila (6405 Stanley Ave) and Carpaccio Restaurant & Wine Bar (6840 Lundy's Lane) are great picks.
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.
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 23h 20m.
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 04m and costs around S$ 54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about S$ 54 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.
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 Avis and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niagara Falls, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Niagara Falls takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 44. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about S$ 50 for a journey of 354 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.
Average rates range from around S$ 182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 349 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 S$ 31 to S$ 647 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 83% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay S$ 1.90 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 S$ 22.76 and S$ 30.34. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Dodge Charger or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.