No matter where you travel to in the world, everyone wants to find the best deals and rates during their trip to help make vacations a little easier on their pockets.

More than 11 million people visit Niagara Falls each year, and of these, millions stay in local hotels for several days, take many tours of iconic landmarks, and also tour the many attractions in the area. If these visitors schedule their vacations at the right time and search in the right places, they may be able to take advantage of the special offers and discounts available to them.

Below, I have listed some of the most popular ways to find great deals while visiting Niagara Falls.

Discount out of season: Niagara Falls are a year-round destination. There are many things to do and see in each season and although tourism is greatest in the summer months, there are still a significant number of visitors during the other months.

Many establishments such as restaurants, hotels, and attractions see the number of visitors that travel to the Falls in the off-season months and have decided to stay open year-round and offer lower rates instead of closing for the winter.

This is great news for anyone traveling to Niagara Falls during the fall, winter, and spring months. When booking your trip through a hotel website, many will have their winter price already included in the price. For restaurants, it is a good idea to call ahead and ask what deals they are offering and to make reservations. Some venues may not offer specific off-season deals, but instead create a full menu with the lowest prices listed. The same goes for city attractions.

Attractions pass: For quite some time now, the Niagara Parks Commission, the company that manages many of the attractions at Niagara Falls, has offered what’s called the Adventure Pass. There are actually two passes, one for winter and one for summer, and both offer a great deal on various attractions in Niagara parks.

• The Winter Pass: The Winter Pass will allow visitors instant access to Niagara’s Fury, the Butterfly Conservatory, and Journey Behind the Falls. This pass will save adults just over $ 20 and kids $ 11 cheaper.
• Summer Adventure Pass: With more attractions open to the public in the summer, this pass is even better, offering better deals on more things like Maid of the Mist, Whirlpool Aero Car, Journey behind the falls, and Butterfly Conservatory. Savings are comparable to the winter pass.

Hotel offers: If you plan to stay in a hotel during your visit, you may want to compare prices and see which ones offer the best deals. Most will offer a package of some kind, but the price of the package and what it offers will depend on the hotel you choose.

Most hotels will offer lower rates during the fall and winter months, some even lower their prices by as much as $ 200 compared to their peak season.

Other offers include free parking, free or discounted dinners, free shows like the Greg Frewin Magic show or the “Oh Canada Eh!” dinner theater and show. Other hotels affiliated with the Fallsview Casino Resort may offer guest pickup services and even casino game chips as an incentive to stay.

These offers are not always advertised on their sites and can only be taken advantage of if you call the hotel directly and ask.

Local rates: This is something that is never advertised but known to many in the area. The so-called local rates are a small way for the various hotels, restaurants and attractions to give back to the community in which they are located. With it, local residents can often see an attraction, eat at a restaurant, and even stay in a hotel if they wish for slightly lower rates than normal. These rates generally do not apply during the absolute peak season, but are generally a great way to see and do things at the falls for a cheaper rate.

If you know someone who lives in the Niagara area, they may be able to help you get into some of the attractions at discounted rates as long as you are not traveling during peak hours and there are no more than 4 or 5 of you in at the time. .

Visitors Center: A great way to find deals at Niagara Falls is to visit one of the provided Visitor Centers. Here you will be able to speak with a person knowledgeable in the area and you will also be able to find many coupons or urgent offers for various restaurants and attractions. Many offers are only valid for the specific days you are visiting and therefore a visit to one of these centers will give you the best access to these offers.

Remember to have fun. The goal of visiting a new place for the first time is to enjoy the experience and enjoy a place that you have never been before. If you can’t find a deal at every attraction or restaurant you visit, don’t worry, you’ll still have fun and get memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy!