Queensbury is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Queensbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Queensbury in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Queensbury, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
Although Queensbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 42 miles from Queensbury. Burlington is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Queensbury departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Queensbury. The train journey from Queensbury to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 41m trip.
Another option to get to Queensbury is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 180 miles from Queensbury. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Queensbury, including Trailways, FlixBus and Busbud. From New York, the bus ride to Queensbury takes 149 miles and will cost you around $50. From Rochester, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 330 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn and Suites Queensbury - Lake George and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Queensbury Glens Falls/Lake George Area.
Renting a car in Queensbury costs $80 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Albany Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Queensbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Queensbury is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.