Getting here
Buffalo Niagara International Airport serves the usual fly-in route. Drivers should choose between hotel parking, mainland state-park lots, and Goat Island access before reaching the busiest streets near the falls.
Western New York arrival
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the main commercial airport to compare for a New York-side visit. Before leaving the terminal, check the current rental-car or rideshare cost against hotel parking and the amount of regional driving you expect to do.
Arrival map
From Buffalo Niagara Airport, compare rental-car or rideshare costs with downtown hotel parking. Rochester is an I-90 approach from the east. Toronto is an international origin and requires a border crossing; check documents and official bridge waits before departure.
Second Star gear guide
Road Trip Essentials
Road-trip packing list
Phone mounts, coolers, emergency kits, chargers, packing pieces, and glovebox backup for scenic drives and weekend routes.
Car Phone Mounts
$26.98
Road Trip Coolers
$275.00
Car Emergency Kits
$49.99
Compare current rental-car and rideshare options with the parking policy at your hotel. A downtown stay can reduce driving once you arrive.
Drivers from Rochester and points east commonly approach through the New York Thruway. Follow current navigation to the hotel or selected state-park lot rather than circling the riverfront streets.
Rainbow Bridge connects the two downtowns; Lewiston–Queenston Bridge is farther north. Check current documents and official wait times before choosing either crossing.
Keep exploring
Compare Niagara Falls with Lake Winnipesaukee, Cape Cod, or Ogunquit when the next trip calls for a lake or coast rather than another waterfall weekend.
