Saranac Lake travel guide
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You're Going to Love Saranac Lake
With a population of 5.406, Saranac Lake is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Saranac Lake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Saranac Lake
When to visit Saranac Lake
How to Get to Saranac Lake
Plane
When flying to Saranac Lake, you’ll arrive at Saranac Lake Adirondack (SLK), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saranac Lake departs from Boston and takes around 1h 48m.
Car
Another option to get to Saranac Lake is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 319 km from Saranac Lake. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Portland.
Bus
Saranac Lake’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Saranac Lake
Where to stay in Saranac Lake
Average rates range from around $253 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,240 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saranac Lake
Most booked hotels in Saranac Lake
Renting a car in Saranac Lake
Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $84 per day, on average, or $167 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Saranac Lake.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saranac Lake (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 Saranac Lake is Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.