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, gaslight. (91 Canada St) and Top of the World Restaurant (441 Lockhart Mountain RD) are great picks.

When to visit Lake George

Lake George in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
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, American Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake George departs from Boston and takes around 1h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake George.

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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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, American Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake George departs from Boston and takes around 1h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake George.

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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Lake George

Airlines serving Lake George

Lufthansa
Good (7,110 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,341 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,521 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,490 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,358 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,754 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,320 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,706 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,201 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,443 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,858 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,849 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,636 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake George

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Blue Lagoon Resort and The Lake George Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lake George, with prices from $27 to $1,121 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lake George are about 178% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake George

Most booked hotels in Lake George

Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 916 reviews)
$129+
Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 994 reviews)
$119+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake George, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2019 reviews)
$99+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake George
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 390 reviews)
$112+
Clarion Inn & Suites at the Outlets of Lake George
2 stars
Excellent (8, 920 reviews)
$84+
Sleep Inn and Suites Queensbury - Lake George
2 stars
Good (7.9, 656 reviews)
$92+

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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