The average price of a 7-day trip to Niagra Falls is $1,486 for a solo traveler, $2,669 for a couple, and $5,003 for a family of 4. Niagra Falls hotels range from $59 to $227 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) are between $423 and $1,239 per person for economy flights and $1,327 to $3,888 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $88 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Niagra Falls, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IAG and stay in a Niagra Falls hotel:
- July 9th to November 18th (except the week of October 1st)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Niagra Falls is usually early September.
Average Niagra Falls Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Niagra Falls for a week is $969-$2,318($138-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $281 to $1,090 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Niagra Falls for a week is $1,814-$4,322($259-$617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $562 to $2,180 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Niagra Falls for a week is $2,952-$7,808($422-$1,115 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,124 to $4,360 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $118 to $143 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Niagra Falls
How cheap can you make a vacation to Niagra Falls? The cheapest trip to Niagra Falls is about $93 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $48.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Niagra Falls for a week is $654-$1,776($93-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $281 to $1,090 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Niagra Falls for a week is $1,068-$3,132($153-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $562 to $2,180 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Niagra Falls for a week is $2,040-$6,132($291-$876 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,124 to $4,360 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Niagra Falls cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Niagra Falls Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Niagra Falls.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Niagra Falls for a week is $1,726-$9,394($247-$1,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $185 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $570 to $2,627 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Niagra Falls for a week is $2,912-$13,316($416-$1,902 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $370 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,140 to $5,254 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Niagra Falls for a week is $5,824-$24,442($832-$3,492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $740 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,280 to $10,508 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $454 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,459 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Niagra Falls Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Niagra Falls is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Niagra Falls due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Niagra Falls Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Niagra Falls hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Niagra Falls.
Flight Costs to Niagra Falls
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,239 average in early to mid April to a low of $423 in early September. Median flight price is $683. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Niagra Falls our data includes 54 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Niagra Falls from an airport like El Dorado International (BOG) in Bogota (Colombia) for an average $1,185 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) in Savannah, GA (the United States) at an average of just $139.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Niagra Falls, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $816, so you can easily save about 193% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Niagra Falls can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $565 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.