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A weekend in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake

📅 2 days · 1 nights💵 ≈ US$173 per person with flights✈️ Priced for December 2026👨‍👩‍👧 Family🗓 Best: May–Oct, Dec
💵 About US$173 per person with flights from Toronto (US$692 for 2 adults and 2 children)

Priced for travel in December 2026. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.

Enjoy a fun-filled weekend exploring the natural wonder of Niagara Falls and the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake with your family.

DAY 1Drive to Niagara Falls≈ US$141 pp
08:00🚆

drive from Toronto to Niagara Falls

About 2.5 hours

11:00🛏

Check-in at Sheraton on the Falls Hotel (1 night)

1 night in Niagara Falls · ~US$212 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Fallsview

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US$53 pp
11:45📍

Niagara Falls Boat Tour

Experience the falls up close on a boat ride.

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US$28 pp
13:30🍽

Lunch at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

Enjoy a family-friendly meal with a great view of the falls.

US$21 pp
15:00📍

Journey Behind the Falls

Explore tunnels that lead to the base of the falls.

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US$21 pp
17:00⭐

Clifton Hill

Enjoy the entertainment and attractions on this lively street.

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at Rainforest Cafe

A fun dining experience for the kids with jungle-themed decor.

US$18 pp
DAY 2Exploring Niagara Falls Attractions≈ US$32 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Sheraton on the Falls Hotel

At your hotel, or a café nearby

09:15📍

Niagara SkyWheel

Enjoy stunning views of the falls from above.

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US$11 pp
11:00⭐

Check-out from Sheraton on the Falls Hotel

Check out

Free
11:00📍

Butterfly Conservatory

Walk among thousands of beautiful butterflies.

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US$7 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at The Famous

Family-friendly spot known for its burgers and poutine.

US$14 pp
16:00🚆

drive from Niagara Falls to Toronto

About 2.5 hours home

Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 4 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.

Questions about this trip

How much does a 2-day trip to Niagara Falls cost?

About US$173 per person (US$692 for 2 adults and 2 children) for this 2-day plan travelling in December 2026, including return flights from Toronto (about US$0) and 1 night in a mid-range hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$173 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.

What is the best time to visit Niagara Falls?

May to October for the boat tours and wineries; November to January for the Winter Festival of Lights.

How many days do you need in Niagara Falls?

2 days (including travel days) covers the highlights. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Press “Customise this trip” and the free Nanajee planner opens with this trip filled in. Change the length, dates, budget, who is coming or your home city, and you get a new day-by-day plan with costs in about a minute.

How do you get around Niagara Falls?

This plan uses rental car to get between places. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.

Where should you stay in Niagara Falls?

This plan uses Sheraton on the Falls Hotel (Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, Niagara Falls) (or similar), 1 night in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$53 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.

Is this itinerary good for kids?

Yes. It is planned for 2 adults and 2 children, with family-friendly stops, meals at sensible times and realistic travel times between places. Tell the planner your children’s ages with “Customise this trip” to fine-tune it.