The American city of Niagara Falls has a smaller hotel district than its Canadian neighbour, but it has one clear advantage: the front door of Niagara Falls State Park is a few minutes' walk away, and Buffalo Niagara International is reachable without a border crossing. The Niagara Falls NY hotels cluster around Old Falls Street, Third and Fourth Streets and the riverside on Buffalo Avenue. NiagaraFallsLimo.net collects guests at all of them for Buffalo and Niagara Falls International flights, for Toronto Pearson departures across the border, and for days on the Canadian side. This page sets out the hotels, the distances in miles and kilometres, and the way the cross-border trips work.
How do I get from Buffalo airport to a Niagara Falls, NY hotel?
Book a pre-arranged car with NiagaraFallsLimo.net: the chauffeur meets you at Buffalo Niagara International and drives about 24 mi (39 km) to downtown Niagara Falls, NY, usually 35 to 50 minutes, with no border to cross. Enter your terminal and hotel in the booker and the fixed fare appears before you pay.
For Allegiant flights into Niagara Falls International (IAG), the hotel is even closer, about 8 mi (13 km) and 15 to 20 minutes. Toronto Pearson is the long option, about 78 mi (126 km) plus a bridge crossing.
The American side in a paragraph
Niagara Falls State Park, which calls itself America's oldest state park, was established in 1885 as the Niagara Reservation with Frederick Law Olmsted's vision behind it, according to the park's official site. It is open 365 days a year. From the downtown hotels you can walk to Prospect Point, the Observation Tower and the Maid of the Mist landing, and cross to Goat Island and Cave of the Winds. The tourism body for the area is Destination Niagara USA, the official destination marketing organization for Niagara County.
Niagara Falls NY hotels, by block
These are properties confirmed on the owner's or the tourism body's pages in October 2026.
Around Old Falls Street and Fourth Street
- Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, 310 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. The resort describes its rooms as AAA Four Diamond and says it is within walking distance of the Falls; it has more than 2,700 slots, more than 80 tables and nine dining options. See our Seneca Niagara Casino page.
- Hyatt Place Niagara Falls, on Old Falls Street at 310 Rainbow Boulevard South.
Next to the State Park
- Comfort Inn "The Pointe", 1 Prospect Pointe, right beside the park.
Downtown streets and the riverfront
- The Sheraton at 300 Third Street. Its owner's site lists it as Sheraton At The Falls, while Destination Niagara USA calls it Sheraton Niagara Falls. Either name brings the chauffeur to the same building; just check the 300 Third Street address in the booker.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls, 401 Buffalo Avenue.
- Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls, 443 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.
- The Giacomo, a 41-room boutique hotel in a historic landmark building.
Destination Niagara USA's hotel guide also lists Courtyard Niagara Falls, the Red Coach Inn and Holiday Inn Niagara Falls. Enter the exact street address in the booker for any of these and the chauffeur will come to the main entrance.
Where the car meets you
Downtown Niagara Falls, NY, has short blocks and a lot of one-way traffic around the casino and the park entrances. We collect at your hotel's main entrance or porte-cochère at the booked time. At Seneca Niagara, a large resort with several doors, tell us in the booker notes whether you will be at the hotel lobby or the casino side. For Comfort Inn "The Pointe" by the park, the chauffeur waits at the hotel's front door rather than inside the park's roads.
Distances from downtown Niagara Falls, NY
Rounded road figures from Old Falls Street, with typical off-peak times. Border time is never included.
| To | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara (BUF) | about 24 mi (39 km) | 35 – 50 min, no border |
| Niagara Falls International (IAG) | about 8 mi (13 km) | 15 – 20 min |
| Downtown Buffalo | about 20 mi (32 km) | 30 – 40 min |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | about 78 mi (126 km) | 1 h 35 – 2 h, plus the border |
| Hamilton (YHM) | about 57 mi (91 km) | 1 h 25 – 1 h 40, plus the border |
| Prospect Point, Niagara Falls State Park | about 0.4 mi (0.6 km) | 2 min; easier on foot |
| Rainbow Bridge | a few blocks | minutes to the US plaza |
| Table Rock, Horseshoe Falls (Canada) | about 3 mi (5 km) | 10 – 15 min, plus the border |
| Lewiston-Queenston Bridge | about 7 – 9 mi (11 – 15 km) | 20 – 30 min |
| Peace Bridge (via Canada or Buffalo) | about 22 mi (35 km) | 30 – 40 min |
| Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown | about 15 mi (24 km) | 25 – 35 min |
| Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA | about 4 mi (6 km) | 10 – 15 min |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries (Canada) | about 13 mi (21 km) | 30 – 40 min, plus the border |
Check your fixed fare from Niagara Falls, NY
Arriving by air on the American side
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) is the main gateway, with up to 100 nonstop flights a day to 31 destinations, by the airport's own count. The drive to the Niagara Falls, NY hotels runs north on the interstate and needs no passport. With meet & greet, the chauffeur waits inside arrivals with a name board; we track the flight in all cases. More on our Buffalo Niagara airport transfer page.
Niagara Falls International (IAG) is close to downtown. Its route page lists only Allegiant, to several Florida airports and Myrtle Beach. The airport's ground-transportation page notes that rideshare services may not cross the border, a detail worth knowing if you plan to stay in Canada; a pre-booked car with us does cross. See Niagara Falls International airport.
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) makes sense for international long-haul flights. The car crosses the Rainbow or Lewiston-Queenston Bridge in each direction. See our Pearson transfer page for timing.
Amtrak's Maple Leaf stops at the Niagara Falls, NY station, 825 Depot Avenue West, on its daily New York City to Toronto run. Our train station transfers cover that platform.
A day in Canada from your NY hotel
Most American-side guests spend at least one day on the Canadian side: the Horseshoe Falls from Table Rock, Journey Behind the Falls, Clifton Hill, the Fallsview restaurants, or the wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The chauffeur drives you over the Rainbow Bridge, waits or returns at an agreed time, and brings you back the same evening.
Each passenger needs their own documents. Entering Canada, CBSA recommends a valid passport for US citizens of any age, with alternatives such as an enhanced driver's licence or proof of citizenship; returning to the United States, US citizens can use a passport, passport card, enhanced driver's licence or NEXUS card. Visitors from other countries should read our international visitors page. The full lists are on documents for entering Canada and the Rainbow Bridge guide. The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission collects tolls only on the way into Canada.
Our cross-border car service explains how waiting time and return trips work, and our guide to the Canadian side vs the American side helps decide where to spend your hours.
Evenings on the American side
- Seneca Niagara is a short walk from most downtown hotels; guests often want a car only for dinner elsewhere.
- The illuminated Falls are lit every night of the year, and the view from Prospect Point is a short walk. A night drive that adds the Canadian vantage points needs the bridge.
- Lewiston and Youngstown, along the river to the north, have restaurants and Old Fort Niagara; see our Old Fort Niagara page.
There is no drinking in our vehicles on either side of the border. In New York, the open-container law prohibits drinking in a motor vehicle on a public highway, with only a narrow exception for licensed buses of ten or more passengers, and in Ontario the rules are stricter still. Sealed purchases ride in the back.
Who stays on the American side
- Individuals flying in and out of Buffalo for business in Western New York, who want a sedan and a fixed fare.
- Couples combining the State Park, a casino night and a day of Canadian wineries. See Niagara Falls for couples.
- Families who want to walk to the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds; an SUV with car seats covers the airport and the Canada day.
- Groups for weddings, reunions and Bills weekends, who fit an Executive Sprinter of up to 12. Our concerts and sports transportation page covers Highmark Stadium's limo rules.
How to book from a Niagara Falls, NY hotel in 3 steps
- Enter the trip. Your hotel's name and street address as pickup or drop-off, the airport, station, bridge or attraction at the other end, the date and time, and a flight or train number for arrivals.
- Choose the vehicle. Each class shows its fixed all-in fare in the booker.
- Add the details and pay. Passengers, bags, child seats, meet & greet and extras; secure payment and an emailed confirmation.
Our how to book a limo guide walks through return trips and hourly days.
Buffalo airport to a Niagara Falls, NY hotel: the options
| Option | Door-to-door time | Cost note | Luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NiagaraFallsLimo.net chauffeur | 35 – 50 min, terminal to hotel | Fixed fare via the booker | Sedan to Sprinter, as chosen | Families, groups, late flights, trips continuing into Canada |
| Taxi from the airport rank | 35 – 50 min | Metered | One car | Travellers who land at a quiet hour |
| Rideshare | 35 – 50 min if a driver accepts | Surge pricing at busy times; may not cross the border | One car | Solo travellers staying on the US side |
| Public transit | Longer, with at least one change | Published transit fare | Light bags | Budget travellers with time |
| Rental car | 35 – 50 min plus pick-up and return | Rental, fuel, hotel parking | Your trunk | Travellers touring New York State |
Plainly put: if you are travelling alone, staying on the US side and landing in daylight, a taxi or rideshare from Buffalo is a reasonable choice. A pre-booked chauffeur is the better option for children in car seats, several large bags, a group, a late arrival, or any day that involves the bridge. For more, see chauffeur vs taxi vs rideshare.
Staying in Buffalo instead?
Some travellers base themselves in Buffalo for a game or a conference and visit the Falls for a day. Downtown options confirmed on Visit Buffalo's listings include The Westin Buffalo at 250 Delaware Avenue, Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo at 200 Delaware Avenue and the Hotel at the Lafayette at 391 Washington Street, plus the Curtiss Hotel at 210 Franklin Street and The Richardson Hotel on Forest Avenue. Our Buffalo Canalside and waterfront page covers the city, and the Buffalo to Niagara Falls, Canada route explains the cross-border drive.
If you decide the Canadian side suits you better, see Fallsview hotels and the Clifton Hill and Lundy's Lane guide, or browse the full hotels hub.
Reserve your chauffeur on the American side
Frequently asked questions
How far is Niagara Falls, NY from Buffalo airport?
About 24 mi (39 km) from Buffalo Niagara International to downtown Niagara Falls, NY, usually 35 to 50 minutes by road. There is no border crossing on this trip. We track your flight and the chauffeur meets you at arrivals or the pickup curb.
Do I need a passport to stay in Niagara Falls, NY?
Not if you arrive from within the United States and stay on the American side. You need one, or another accepted document, for any trip across the bridges to Canada and back. Each passenger in the car must carry their own; our border pages list the accepted documents.
Which Niagara Falls, NY hotels are closest to the Falls?
Comfort Inn "The Pointe" at 1 Prospect Pointe sits beside Niagara Falls State Park, and the hotels around Old Falls Street, including Hyatt Place and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, are within walking distance of Prospect Point and the Maid of the Mist landing.
How much is a car from a Niagara Falls, NY hotel to Toronto Pearson?
The booker shows the fixed all-in fare for your exact pickup, drop-off and vehicle before you pay. Enter your hotel's address and your Pearson terminal with the date and time to see each vehicle class. The cross-border drive is part of the trip; documents are each passenger's responsibility.
Can Uber take me from Niagara Falls, NY to the Canadian side?
Niagara Falls International's ground-transportation page warns that rideshare services may not cross the border. Some drivers will not take the trip. A pre-booked chauffeur crosses with you as ordinary service and can wait while you visit the Canadian side.
Is the Sheraton in Niagara Falls, NY called Sheraton At The Falls?
Its owner's site still uses Sheraton At The Falls, at 300 Third Street, while Destination Niagara USA lists the same property as Sheraton Niagara Falls. Book by the 300 Third Street address and the chauffeur will arrive at the right building.
Can you take us from our NY hotel to a Bills game?
Yes. Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park requires buses and limousines to hold a Bus & Limo Lot permit bought in advance, and Sprinter vans must use the Limo Lot. Tell us the game date in the booker notes and we will plan the timing and drop-off.
