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

Lake Placid travel guide

Lake Placid Tourism | Lake Placid Guide

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 Artisans at the Lake Placid Lodge (144 Lodge Way) are great picks.

When to visit Lake Placid

Lake Placid in April
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Placid in April
Estimated hotel price
$172
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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Lake Placid

Plane

When flying to Lake Placid, you’ll arrive at Saranac Lake Adirondack (SLK), which is located 13 miles 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 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Placid is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 198 miles from Lake Placid. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Trailways operates bus routes to Lake Placid.

Plane

When flying to Lake Placid, you’ll arrive at Saranac Lake Adirondack (SLK), which is located 13 miles 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 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Placid is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 198 miles from Lake Placid. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Trailways operates bus routes to Lake Placid.

Airports near Lake Placid

RUTRutland
PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington

Airlines serving Lake Placid

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Lake Placid

Where to stay in Lake Placid

Average rates range from around $215 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $534 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Maple Leaf Inn Lake Placid and Best Western Adirondack Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lake Placid, with prices from $69 to $3,584 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lake Placid are about 42% 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

See all
Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
2 stars
Excellent (9, 961 reviews)
$136+
View
Cambria Hotel Lake Placid - Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 205 reviews)
$92+
View
Crowne Plaza Lake Placid
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2134 reviews)
$121+
View
High Peaks Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 837 reviews)
$124+
View
Bluebird Lake Placid
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1459 reviews)
$126+
View
Trailhead
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 69 reviews)
$119+
View

Renting a car in Lake Placid

Renting a car in Lake Placid costs $121 per day, on average, or $242 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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.

Renting a car in Lake Placid costs $121 per day, on average, or $242 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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.

Find car rentals in Lake Placid

Lake Placid Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Lake Placid city guide for the best Lake Placid travel tips. To help you organize your Lake Placid trip ideas, this Lake Placid visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.