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

Plattsburgh travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plattsburgh

With a population of 19 989, Plattsburgh is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Plattsburgh deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh in November
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plattsburgh in November
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plattsburgh in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Plattsburgh, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.

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How to Get to Plattsburgh

Plane

When flying to Plattsburgh, you’ll arrive at Plattsburgh Intl (PBG), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Plattsburgh departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Plattsburgh is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 280 km from Plattsburgh. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Portland.

Plane

When flying to Plattsburgh, you’ll arrive at Plattsburgh Intl (PBG), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Plattsburgh departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Plattsburgh is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 280 km from Plattsburgh. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Plattsburgh

Airlines serving Plattsburgh

KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,005 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,426 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,791 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,090 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,419 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,503 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,576 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (334 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,629 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,347 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plattsburgh

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Plattsburgh By IHG and Super 8 by Wyndham Plattsburgh.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plattsburgh

Most booked hotels in Plattsburgh

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 793 reviews)
$84+
Holiday Inn Express Plattsburgh By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1064 reviews)
$145+
Best Western Plus Plattsburgh
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 925 reviews)
$148+
Days Inn by Wyndham Plattsburgh
3 stars
Good (6.9, 1593 reviews)
$88+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
3 stars
Good (6.5, 1356 reviews)
$66+
Super 8 by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Okay (4.3, 959 reviews)
$51+

Renting a car in Plattsburgh

Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 51% cheaper than airport locations in Plattsburgh.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Plattsburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Plattsburgh, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 51% cheaper than airport locations in Plattsburgh.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Plattsburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Plattsburgh, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.