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When to visit
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
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saranac Lake in April
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 Boston 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 Boston 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

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
OGSOgdensburg

Airlines serving Saranac Lake

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,028 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,569 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,572 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,429 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (341 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (271 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,291 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (610 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saranac Lake

Average rates range from around $326 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $171 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)
$121+
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Prescott House Adk
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 65 reviews)
$95+
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Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 244 reviews)
$116+
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Sara Placid Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 215 reviews)
$85+
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Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 686 reviews)
$108+
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Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Saranac Lake

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.

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