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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plattsburgh in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Movly and Thrifty, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Movly and Thrifty, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Plattsburgh

Airlines serving Plattsburgh

KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,021 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,390 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,789 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,100 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,969 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,437 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,179 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (675 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (327 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (678 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Plattsburgh.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plattsburgh

Most booked hotels in Plattsburgh

Hampton Inn & Suites Plattsburgh
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 344 reviews)
$152+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 832 reviews)
$109+
Quality Inn & Suites Plattsburgh
3 stars
Good (6.4, 920 reviews)
$76+
Days Inn by Wyndham Plattsburgh
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1774 reviews)
$87+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1438 reviews)
$76+
Super 8 by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 1035 reviews)
$60+

Renting a car in Plattsburgh

Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Plattsburgh.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Plattsburgh is Intermediate (Kia K5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Plattsburgh.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Plattsburgh is Intermediate (Kia K5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.