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Where to stay
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Queensbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Queensbury

Queensbury is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Queensbury to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Queensbury

Queensbury in November
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Queensbury in November
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Queensbury

Plane

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, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Queensbury departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Queensbury. The train journey from Queensbury to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $43 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Queensbury, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Queensbury takes 159 miles and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

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, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Queensbury departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Queensbury. The train journey from Queensbury to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $43 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Queensbury, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Queensbury takes 159 miles and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Queensbury

BTVBurlington
ALBAlbany Intl
LEBLebanon Municipal

Airlines serving Queensbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Queensbury

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queensbury - Lake George Area
2 stars
Excellent (9, 530 reviews)
$118+
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Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1018 reviews)
$119+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 939 reviews)
$139+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake George, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2060 reviews)
$99+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake George
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 431 reviews)
$110+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1044 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in Queensbury

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Queensbury is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Queensbury is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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