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.

Activities & attractions in Saranac Lake

Canoe, Kayak and SUP Rentals and Trips in Saranac Lake
Sports & Fitness•Water Sports
Snowmobile and electric bike rentals and guided tours
Activities•Adventure

When to visit Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake in March
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saranac Lake in March
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 Hertz, 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 Hertz, 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 (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 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 (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,088 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,583 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,036 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,331 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (536 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,805 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (866 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saranac Lake

Average rates range from around $284 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

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Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 158 reviews)
$143+
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voco Saranac Lake NY - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 700 reviews)
$116+
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Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 329 reviews)
$133+
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Best Western Saranac Lake
2 stars
Good (7.6, 227 reviews)
$122+
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Sara Placid Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, 188 reviews)
$119+
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Lake Clear Lodge
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Saranac Lake

Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $145 per day, on average, or $290 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.

Renting a car in Saranac Lake costs $145 per day, on average, or $290 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.

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