Saranac Lake travel guide
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You're Going to Love Saranac Lake
With a population of 5,406, Saranac Lake is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Saranac Lake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Saranac Lake
When to visit Saranac Lake
How to Get to Saranac Lake
Plane
When flying to Saranac Lake, you’ll arrive at Saranac Lake Adirondack (SLK), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saranac Lake departs from Boston and takes around 1h 48m.
Car
Another option to get to Saranac Lake is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 198 miles from Saranac Lake. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Portland.
Bus
Saranac Lake’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Saranac Lake
Where to stay in Saranac Lake
Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,239 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saranac Lake
Most booked hotels in Saranac Lake
Renting a car in Saranac Lake
Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $90 per day, on average, or $180 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Saranac Lake.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Saranac Lake (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. Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saranac Lake, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.