Laconia travel guide

Laconia Tourism | Laconia Guide

You're Going to Love Laconia

With a population of 15,951, Laconia is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Laconia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Laconia

If you’re looking for affordable options, O Steaks and Seafood (62 Doris Ray Court) and The Community Table (379 Belmont Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Laconia

Laconia in March
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Laconia in March
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Laconia in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Laconia, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Laconia

Plane

Although Laconia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 41 miles from Laconia. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Laconia departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Laconia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Laconia to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Laconia is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 83 miles from Laconia. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Laconia, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines.

Plane

Although Laconia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 41 miles from Laconia. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Laconia departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Laconia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Laconia to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Laconia is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 83 miles from Laconia. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Laconia, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines.

Airports near Laconia

Airlines serving Laconia

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,425 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,989 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,004 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Laconia

Most booked hotels in Laconia

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 111 reviews)
$207+
Fireside Inn & Suites Gilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 433 reviews)
$155+
Half Moon Motel and Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 241 reviews)
$163+
Sun Valley Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 10 reviews)
$466+
Mill Falls at the Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8, 321 reviews)
$222+
Gunstock Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.8, 337 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in Laconia

Renting a car in Laconia costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Laconia.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Laconia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Laconia is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Laconia costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Laconia.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Laconia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Laconia is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.