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.
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
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″.
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 48m.
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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.
Airlines serving Lake Placid
Where to stay in Lake Placid
Average rates range from around $236 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $472 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Placid
Most booked hotels in Lake Placid
Renting a car in Lake Placid
Renting a car in Lake Placid costs $89 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Lake Placid.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.