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 November
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saranac Lake in November
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Portland.

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 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Portland.

Bus

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

Airports near Saranac Lake

Airlines serving Saranac Lake

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,575 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,719 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (139 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,946 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
Contour
Good (17 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saranac Lake

Average rates range from around $250 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,240 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saranac Lake

Most booked hotels in Saranac Lake

Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 141 reviews)
$144+
Saranac Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 625 reviews)
$149+
Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 332 reviews)
$124+
Sara Placid Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 219 reviews)
$124+
Best Western Saranac Lake
2 stars
Good (7.5, 219 reviews)
$122+
Lake Clear Lodge
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Saranac Lake

Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $84 per day, on average, or $167 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Saranac Lake.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Saranac Lake is Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $84 per day, on average, or $167 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Saranac Lake.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Saranac Lake is Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.