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

Lake George travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake George

With a population of 890, Lake George is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lake George deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lake George

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boathouse Restaurant - NY (3210 Lake Shore Drive) and gaslight. (91 Canada St) are great picks.

When to visit Lake George

Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake George in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake George, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Lake George

Plane

Although Lake George doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 47 miles from Lake George. Plattsburgh Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Copa Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake George departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake George. The train journey from Lake George to New York takes 2h 30m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Buffalo, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake George, including Trailways, Greyhound and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Lake George takes 190 miles and will cost you around $78. From Boston, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 310 miles. Lake George’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Lake George doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 47 miles from Lake George. Plattsburgh Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Copa Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake George departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake George. The train journey from Lake George to New York takes 2h 30m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Buffalo, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake George, including Trailways, Greyhound and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Lake George takes 190 miles and will cost you around $78. From Boston, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 310 miles. Lake George’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lake George

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
ALBAlbany Intl

Airlines serving Lake George

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,953 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,394 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,261 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (902 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,808 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,108 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,717 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,482 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (335 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake George

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Lake George/Downtown and Lake View Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lake George, with prices from $27 to $648 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lake George are about 278% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Lake George by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake George

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Scotty's Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 942 reviews)
$132+
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Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1043 reviews)
$145+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 960 reviews)
$215+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queensbury - Lake George Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 538 reviews)
$155+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake George, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2100 reviews)
$134+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake George
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 464 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Lake George

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Lake George (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Lake George (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

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