Introduction
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 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, Charlie's Bar & Kitchen (365 Canada St) and Top of the World Restaurant (441 Lockhart Mountain RD) are great picks.

When to visit Lake George

Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 Budget and Turo, 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 Budget and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

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 (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,962 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,284 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,411 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake George

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Lake George/Downtown and Lake View Inn Lake George. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lake George, with prices from £20 to £483 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lake George are about 307% 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 Express & Suites Queensbury - Lake George Area
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake George, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Clarion Inn & Suites at the Outlets of Lake George
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Lake George

Expect to pay £0.68 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 £8.06 and £10.74.

Expect to pay £0.68 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 £8.06 and £10.74.

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