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
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plattsburgh in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 20m.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 20m.

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 (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,597 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,619 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,566 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,071 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,229 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (337 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (563 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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Hampton Inn & Suites Plattsburgh
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 338 reviews)
$124+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 763 reviews)
$80+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Plattsburgh
3 stars
Good (7, 1486 reviews)
$87+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1293 reviews)
$67+
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Americas Best Value Inn Plattsburgh
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 1640 reviews)
$61+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Plattsburgh
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 948 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Plattsburgh

Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Plattsburgh.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Plattsburgh.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Plattsburgh

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Economy
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