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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saranac Lake in March
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saranac Lake departs from Boston and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Saranac Lake is to pick up a car rental from Hartford, which is about 308 km from Saranac Lake. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Payless, among others, in Hartford.

Bus

Saranac Lake’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Saranac Lake, you’ll arrive at Saranac Lake Adirondack (SLK), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saranac Lake departs from Boston and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Saranac Lake is to pick up a car rental from Hartford, which is about 308 km from Saranac Lake. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Payless, among others, in Hartford.

Bus

Saranac Lake’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Saranac Lake

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
OGSOgdensburg

Airlines serving Saranac Lake

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,178 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,269 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,701 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,874 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,191 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,576 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,262 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,256 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (268 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (342 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saranac Lake

Average rates range from around $329 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $172 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, 504 reviews)
$123+
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Prescott House Adk
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 64 reviews)
$92+
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Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 243 reviews)
$116+
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Sara Placid Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 214 reviews)
$103+
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Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 686 reviews)
$113+
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Lake Clear Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Saranac Lake

Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $107 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $107 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

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