Queensbury travel guide
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You're Going to Love Queensbury
Queensbury is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Queensbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Queensbury
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Queensbury in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Queensbury, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Queensbury
Plane
Although Queensbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 42 miles from Queensbury. Burlington is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Queensbury departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 43m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queensbury, followed by Acela. The train journey from Queensbury to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $105 for a 4h 20m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Queensbury is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 180 miles from Queensbury. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Queensbury, including Trailways, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Queensbury takes 149 miles and will cost you around $47. From Boston, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airlines serving Queensbury
Where to stay in Queensbury
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn and Suites Queensbury - Lake George and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Queensbury Glens Falls/Lake George Area.
Where to stay in popular areas of Queensbury
Most booked hotels in Queensbury
Renting a car in Queensbury
Renting a car in Queensbury costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Queensbury.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Queensbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Queensbury is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.