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

Lake Placid travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake Placid

Lake Placid is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Lake Placid deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lake Placid

Lake Placid in August
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Placid in August
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Placid in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 8.2″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Placid, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to Lake Placid

Plane

Although Lake Placid doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 58 miles from Lake Placid. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Placid departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lake Placid, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lake Placid to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Placid is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 86 miles from Lake Placid. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Placid, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Lake Placid takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Lake Placid doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 58 miles from Lake Placid. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Placid departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lake Placid, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lake Placid to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Placid is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 86 miles from Lake Placid. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Placid, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Lake Placid takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Lake Placid

TPATampa
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Lake Placid

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake Placid

Average rates range from around $300 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $276 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Placid, An IHG Hotel and Ramada by Wyndham Lake Placid.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Placid

Most booked hotels in Lake Placid

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Placid, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 338 reviews)
$134+
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Ramada by Wyndham Lake Placid
2 stars
Good (7.1, 393 reviews)
$102+
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Lake Grassy Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7, 149 reviews)
$156+
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Renting a car in Lake Placid

Renting a car in Lake Placid costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lake Placid (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. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake Placid, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lake Placid costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lake Placid (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. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake Placid, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

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