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

Latham travel guide

Latham Tourism | Latham Guide

You're Going to Love Latham

With a population of 20.736, Latham is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Latham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Latham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Innovo Kitchen (1210 Troy Schenectady Rd) and Milano - Latham NY (594 New Loudon Road) are great picks.

When to visit Latham

Latham in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Latham in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Latham in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Latham, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Latham

Plane

When flying to Latham, you’ll arrive at Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Latham include American Airlines, Southwest and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Latham departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Latham. The train journey from Latham to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Latham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 222 km from Latham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Latham, including Trailways, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Plane

When flying to Latham, you’ll arrive at Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Latham include American Airlines, Southwest and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Latham departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Latham. The train journey from Latham to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Latham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 222 km from Latham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Latham, including Trailways, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Airports near Latham

Airlines serving Latham

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Latham

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Colonie Inn and Suites and Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Latham

Most booked hotels in Latham

Courtyard by Marriott Albany Troy/Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 279 reviews)
$132+
Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn Troy/Albany
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 465 reviews)
$119+
Olde Judge Mansion B&B
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 181 reviews)
$136+
Hilton Garden Inn Troy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 481 reviews)
$115+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany Airport Area - Latham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 872 reviews)
$88+
The Clocktower Hotel at Century House, an Ascend Collection Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 599 reviews)
$99+

Renting a car in Latham

Renting a car in Latham costs $45 per day, on average, or $91 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Latham.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Latham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Latham is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Latham costs $45 per day, on average, or $91 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Latham.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Latham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Latham is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.