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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
$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 Boston and takes around 1h 31m.

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 31m.

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 (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,906 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,235 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,575 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,369 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,364 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,074 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,284 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,076 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,780 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,428 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,189 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (644 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,845 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (476 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saranac Lake

Average rates range from around $282 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $179 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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Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 230 reviews)
$143+
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voco Saranac Lake NY - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 457 reviews)
$171+
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Sara Placid Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 195 reviews)
$118+
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Best Western Saranac Lake
2 stars
Good (7.7, 442 reviews)
$109+
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Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, 649 reviews)
$146+
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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 $124 per day, on average, or $247 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.34 and $55.12.

Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $124 per day, on average, or $247 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.34 and $55.12.

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