Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake George to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Lake George

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boathouse Restaurant - NY (3210 Lake Shore Drive) and Charlie's Bar & Kitchen (365 Canada St) are great picks.

When to visit Lake George

Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake George in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -14 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake George, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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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 76 km from Lake George.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car hire from Boston, which is about 246 km from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Lake George’s bus station is located 0.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Lake George doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 76 km from Lake George.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car hire from Boston, which is about 246 km from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Lake George’s bus station is located 0.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lake George

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
ALBAlbany Intl

Airlines serving Lake George

KLM
Good (1,425 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,602 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,549 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,064 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,492 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (372 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,094 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,015 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,177 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,654 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake George

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pinebrook Motel and Blue Lagoon Resort. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lake George, with prices from $47 to $1,130 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lake George are about 311% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake George

Most booked hotels in Lake George

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Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Scotty's Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$1,955+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$225+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$227+
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The Georgian Resort
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$208+
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Hiring a car in Lake George

Expect to pay $1.57 per litre in Lake George (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.84 and $25.12.

Expect to pay $1.57 per litre in Lake George (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.84 and $25.12.