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.

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 April
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in April
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 New York, which is about 297 km from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in New York.

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 76 km from Lake George.

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 Ace and Sixt, among others, in New York.

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 (7,988 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,969 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,772 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,352 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,974 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,208 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,515 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (334 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 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 $1,086 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lake George are about 297% 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)
$178+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Georgian Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$263+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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Hiring a car in Lake George

Expect to pay $2.12 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 $25.35 and $33.80.

Expect to pay $2.12 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 $25.35 and $33.80.