Lake George travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake George

With a population of 890, Lake George is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lake George deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lake George

If you’re looking for affordable options, gaslight. (91 Canada St) and The Boathouse Restaurant - NY (3210 Lake Shore Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Lake George

Lake George in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake George in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake George, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Lake George

Plane

Although Lake George doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 47 miles from Lake George. Plattsburgh Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Contour, Allegiant Air, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake George departs from Boston and takes around 1h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Lake George’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Lake George doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 47 miles from Lake George. Plattsburgh Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Contour, Allegiant Air, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake George departs from Boston and takes around 1h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Lake George’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lake George

Airlines serving Lake George

Lufthansa
Good (7,185 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,237 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,515 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,582 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,034 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,886 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake George

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Blue Lagoon Resort and The Georgian Resort.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake George

Most booked hotels in Lake George

Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 690 reviews)
$132+
Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 759 reviews)
$101+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queensbury - Lake George Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 497 reviews)
$107+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake George, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3255 reviews)
$96+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake George
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 713 reviews)
$112+
Clarion Inn & Suites at the Outlets of Lake George
2 stars
Excellent (8, 835 reviews)
$75+

Renting a car in Lake George

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Lake George (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Lake George (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.