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 March
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 United Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa 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 185 miles from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

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 United Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa 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 185 miles from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Lake George

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
ALBAlbany Intl

Airlines serving Lake George

Lufthansa
Good (8,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,161 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,113 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,470 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,035 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,807 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,297 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,926 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 261% 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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Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 659 reviews)
$146+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake George, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2377 reviews)
$102+
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The Juliana Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 464 reviews)
$113+
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Georgian Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1201 reviews)
$163+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 688 reviews)
$100+
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Tiki Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1357 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Lake George

Renting a car in Lake George costs $91 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Lake George costs $91 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

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