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 January
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plattsburgh in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Plattsburgh departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

The train station in Plattsburgh is called Plattsburgh, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Plattsburgh is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 174 miles from Plattsburgh. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Portland.

Bus

Plattsburgh’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Plattsburgh, you’ll arrive at Plattsburgh Intl (PBG), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Plattsburgh departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

The train station in Plattsburgh is called Plattsburgh, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Plattsburgh is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 174 miles from Plattsburgh. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Portland.

Bus

Plattsburgh’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Plattsburgh

RUTRutland
PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington

Airlines serving Plattsburgh

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,509 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,431 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,263 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,111 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,870 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,162 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (336 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,046 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (525 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

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 759 reviews)
$85+
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Best Western Plus Plattsburgh
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 905 reviews)
$117+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Plattsburgh
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1467 reviews)
$82+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Good (7, 1278 reviews)
$72+
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Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.2, 854 reviews)
$53+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 943 reviews)
$50+
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Renting a car in Plattsburgh

Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Plattsburgh.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Plattsburgh, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Plattsburgh.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Plattsburgh, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Plattsburgh

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Intermediate
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