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.

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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 Contour, Allegiant Air, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake George departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 4h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake George. The train journey from Lake George to New York takes 2h 32m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $343 for a 7h 23m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Lake George takes 145 miles and will cost you around $26. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $129 for a journey of 585 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 Contour, Allegiant Air, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake George departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 4h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake George. The train journey from Lake George to New York takes 2h 32m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $343 for a 7h 23m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Lake George takes 145 miles and will cost you around $26. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $129 for a journey of 585 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

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,398 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,237 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,116 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,000 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,673 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (671 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/Warrensburg Area and The Lake George 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 311% 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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Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1084 reviews)
$100+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 983 reviews)
$131+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queensbury - Lake George Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 556 reviews)
$137+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake George, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2192 reviews)
$106+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake George
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 539 reviews)
$94+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1106 reviews)
$121+
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Renting a car in Lake George

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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