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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Niagara Falls has to offer.
Where to Eat in Niagara Falls
Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Niagara Falls. These include popular favourites such as Table Rock House Restaurant (6650 Niagara Parkway), Zappi's Pizza (6663 Stanley Ave) and Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse - Niagara Falls (6361 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 KAASHI Indian Cuisine (5745 Ferry St) 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 20h 50m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Niagara Falls, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Niagara Falls to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around RM 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about RM 189 for a 4h 04m trip. The train station in Niagara Falls is called Niagara Falls, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.
Bus
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 RM 156. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about RM 90 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.
Airlines serving Niagara Falls
Where to stay in Niagara Falls
Average rates range from around RM 642 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,178 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 RM 109 to RM 2,279 per night. Fallsview is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Niagara Falls are about 75% 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 RM 6.78 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 RM 81.30 and RM 108.39. The most frequently booked car type in Niagara Falls is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.