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 19m.

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 Dollar and Turo, 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 19m.

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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Plattsburgh

Airlines serving Plattsburgh

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,398 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,778 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,133 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,476 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,979 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,492 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,655 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,352 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (289 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

Hampton Inn & Suites Plattsburgh
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 345 reviews)
$161+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 792 reviews)
$95+
Best Western Plus Plattsburgh
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 925 reviews)
$157+
Days Inn by Wyndham Plattsburgh
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1593 reviews)
$80+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Good (6.9, 1356 reviews)
$81+
Quality Inn & Suites Plattsburgh
2 stars
Good (6.4, 893 reviews)
$75+

Renting a car in Plattsburgh

Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 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 19% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Plattsburgh is Standard (Toyota Prius or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 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 19% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Plattsburgh is Standard (Toyota Prius or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.