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How to get there
Where to stay
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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.

When to visit Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake in April
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saranac Lake in April
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 New York and takes around 1h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Saranac Lake is to pick up a car rental from Hartford, which is about 192 miles from Saranac Lake. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Hartford.

Bus

Saranac Lake’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

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 New York and takes around 1h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Saranac Lake is to pick up a car rental from Hartford, which is about 192 miles from Saranac Lake. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Hartford.

Bus

Saranac Lake’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Saranac Lake

SLKSaranac Lake Adirondack
PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington

Airlines serving Saranac Lake

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,917 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,285 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,467 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (340 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saranac Lake

Average rates range from around $286 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saranac Lake

Most booked hotels in Saranac Lake

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voco Saranac Lake NY - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 461 reviews)
$243+
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Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 229 reviews)
$238+
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Sara Placid Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 200 reviews)
$145+
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Best Western Saranac Lake
2 stars
Good (7.6, 449 reviews)
$173+
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Lake Clear Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4 reviews)
$68+
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Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, 651 reviews)
$146+
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Renting a car in Saranac Lake

Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $148 per day, on average, or $296 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $148 per day, on average, or $296 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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