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. 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, Fort William Henry (48 Canada St) and Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge (48 Canada St) are great picks.

When to visit Lake George

Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 47 miles from Lake George.

Bus

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

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.

Bus

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

Airports near Lake George

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
ALBAlbany Intl

Airlines serving Lake George

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,231 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,343 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,053 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,926 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,285 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,073 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (866 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,425 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,187 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 $46 to $1,101 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lake George are about 351% 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$226+
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Clarion Inn & Suites at the Outlets of Lake George
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Tiki Resort - Lake George
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$216+
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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 $18.76 and $25.02.

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 $18.76 and $25.02.

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