Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ballston Spa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballston Spa

With a population of 5,409, Ballston Spa is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballston Spa has to offer.

When to visit Ballston Spa

Ballston Spa in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballston Spa in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ballston Spa in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ballston Spa, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Ballston Spa

Plane

Although Ballston Spa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 18 miles from Ballston Spa. The shortest domestic flight to Ballston Spa departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ballston Spa. The train journey from Ballston Spa to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $43 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballston Spa is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 155 miles from Ballston Spa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballston Spa, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Ballston Spa takes 159 miles and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Ballston Spa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 18 miles from Ballston Spa. The shortest domestic flight to Ballston Spa departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ballston Spa. The train journey from Ballston Spa to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $43 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballston Spa is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 155 miles from Ballston Spa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballston Spa, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Ballston Spa takes 159 miles and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Ballston Spa

RUTRutland
ALBAlbany Intl
LEBLebanon Municipal

Airlines serving Ballston Spa

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballston Spa

Most booked hotels in Ballston Spa

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Saratoga Malta
3 stars
Excellent (9, 184 reviews)
$155+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Saratoga Malta
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 401 reviews)
$121+
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Hyatt Place Saratoga Malta
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 676 reviews)
$109+
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Chamber Lane Motel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 80 reviews)
$112+
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Roosevelt Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs
2 stars
Good (7.4, 989 reviews)
$103+
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The Locust Grove Motel Efficiencies
2 stars
Good (6, 15 reviews)
$0+
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Renting a car in Ballston Spa

Renting a car in Ballston Spa costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Ballston Spa.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ballston Spa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ballston Spa is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ballston Spa costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Ballston Spa.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ballston Spa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ballston Spa is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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