Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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

With a population of 2,521, Lake Placid is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lake Placid deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Lake Placid

Gallery 46 - Local Art. Local Artists
Art & Performing Arts•Art Gallery

Where to Eat in Lake Placid

If you’re looking for affordable options, The View Restaurant at the Mirror Lake Inn (77 Mirror Lake Drive) and Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge (7 Whiteface Inn Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Lake Placid

Lake Placid in April
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Placid in April
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Placid in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Placid, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Lake Placid

Plane

When flying to Lake Placid, you’ll arrive at Saranac Lake Adirondack (SLK), which is located 21 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Placid departs from Boston and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

The train station in Lake Placid is called Lake Placid Main St, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Placid is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 318 km from Lake Placid. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Plane

When flying to Lake Placid, you’ll arrive at Saranac Lake Adirondack (SLK), which is located 21 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Placid departs from Boston and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

The train station in Lake Placid is called Lake Placid Main St, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Placid is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 318 km from Lake Placid. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Lake Placid

RUTRutland
PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington

Airlines serving Lake Placid

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,586 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,935 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,235 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,574 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (337 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (279 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,578 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake Placid

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $662 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid and The Pines Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lake Placid, with prices from $72 to $1,763 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lake Placid are about 142% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Lake Placid by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Placid

Most booked hotels in Lake Placid

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Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1003 reviews)
$129+
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Cambria Hotel Lake Placid - Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 318 reviews)
$89+
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High Peaks Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 872 reviews)
$104+
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The Devlin
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 259 reviews)
$129+
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Grand Adirondack Hotel, Lake Placid, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 160 reviews)
$111+
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Trailhead by Weekender
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 160 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Lake Placid

Renting a car in Lake Placid costs $121 per day, on average, or $241 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake Placid, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lake Placid costs $121 per day, on average, or $241 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake Placid, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

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