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

When to visit Lake George

Lake George in January
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in January
Estimated hotel price
$169
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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.

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 New York, which is about 297 km from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Lake George

Airlines serving Lake George

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,848 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,070 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,415 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,531 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,586 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (833 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,042 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,043 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,904 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake George

Most booked hotels in Lake George

Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$221+
Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$169+
Clarion Inn & Suites at the Outlets of Lake George
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$125+
Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$241+
Tiki Resort
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$147+

Hiring a car in Lake George

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.68 and $26.23.

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.68 and $26.23.