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

Old Forge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Old Forge

With a population of 756, Old Forge is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Old Forge to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Old Forge

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When to visit Old Forge

Old Forge in March
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Forge in March
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Old Forge

Plane

Although Old Forge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Watertown (ART), which is located 56 miles from Old Forge. Watertown is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Old Forge is to pick up a car rental from Hartford, which is about 178 miles from Old Forge. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Hartford.

Plane

Although Old Forge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Watertown (ART), which is located 56 miles from Old Forge. Watertown is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Old Forge is to pick up a car rental from Hartford, which is about 178 miles from Old Forge. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Hartford.

Airports near Old Forge

ARTWatertown
ALBAlbany Intl
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Old Forge

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,487 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Forge

Average rates range from around $478 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $766 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Old Forge

Most booked hotels in Old Forge

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Great Pines Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 197 reviews)
$90+
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Adirondack Lodge Old Forge
0 stars
Good (7.7, 581 reviews)
$91+
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Country Club Motel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 347 reviews)
$215+
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Clark's Beach Motel
2 stars
Good (6.8, 214 reviews)
$148+
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Renting a car in Old Forge

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Old Forge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Old Forge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.