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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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
C$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 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. The shortest flight to Lake George from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 12h 52m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

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. The shortest flight to Lake George from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 12h 52m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Lake George

Airlines serving Lake George

Lufthansa
Good (8,263 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,636 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,672 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,290 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,730 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,024 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,046 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,447 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,546 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Azul
Good (890 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake George

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pinebrook Motel and Colonel Williams Resort and Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake George

Most booked hotels in Lake George

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queensbury - Lake George Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
Adirondack Retreat Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake George, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
Georgian Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 180+

Renting a car in Lake George

Expect to pay C$ 1.82 per litre in Lake George (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.74 and C$ 28.98.

Expect to pay C$ 1.82 per litre in Lake George (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.74 and C$ 28.98.