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 Charlie's Bar & Kitchen (365 Canada St) are great picks.

When to visit Lake George

Lake George in April
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in April
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 76 km from Lake George. Plattsburgh Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake George departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 297 km from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Lake George’s bus station is located 0.1 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Lake George doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 76 km from Lake George. Plattsburgh Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake George departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 297 km from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Lake George’s bus station is located 0.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Lake George

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
ALBAlbany Intl

Airlines serving Lake George

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,033 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,361 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,974 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,925 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,209 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,513 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (334 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 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 260% 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 (9, 1133 reviews)
$106+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake George, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2301 reviews)
$79+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 655 reviews)
$117+
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The Juliana Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 450 reviews)
$101+
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Georgian Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1159 reviews)
$128+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1128 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Lake George

Renting a car in Lake George costs $91 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

Renting a car in Lake George costs $91 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

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