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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lake George has to offer.

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
S$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 152
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.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 185 miles from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, 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.

Car

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

Airports near Lake George

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
ALBAlbany Intl

Airlines serving Lake George

Lufthansa
Good (8,075 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,416 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,609 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,860 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,834 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,220 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,540 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,986 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,936 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,243 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,489 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,567 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (330 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 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 S$ 35 to S$ 835 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lake George are about 319% 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 164+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 175+
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Georgian Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 130+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 229+
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Colonel Williams Resort and Suites
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
S$ 77+
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Hiring a car in Lake George

Expect to pay S$ 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 S$ 18.26 and S$ 24.34.

Expect to pay S$ 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 S$ 18.26 and S$ 24.34.