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, The Boathouse Restaurant - NY (3210 Lake Shore Drive) and gaslight. (91 Canada St) are great picks.

When to visit Lake George

Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
$163
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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake George. The train journey from Lake George to New York takes 2h 29m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Buffalo, expect to pay about $84 for a 5h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 297 km from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake George, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Lake George takes 233 km and will cost you around $76. From Boston, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 322 km. 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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake George. The train journey from Lake George to New York takes 2h 29m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Buffalo, expect to pay about $84 for a 5h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 297 km from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake George, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Lake George takes 233 km and will cost you around $76. From Boston, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 322 km. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,008 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,786 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,264 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,584 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,925 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,295 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,785 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,088 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (882 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,706 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,451 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (345 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 $45 to $1,071 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lake George are about 333% 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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Scotty's Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$223+
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Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$220+
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Tiki Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$210+
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Hiring a car in Lake George

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.26 and $24.34.

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.26 and $24.34.

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