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.

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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
S$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 133
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. The shortest flight to Lake George from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 28h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake George. The train journey from Lake George to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around S$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about S$ 103 for a 5h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car hire from Boston, which is about 246 km from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake George, including Trailways, Greyhound and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Lake George takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 41. From Boston, the ticket costs about S$ 65 for a journey of 322 km. 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. The shortest flight to Lake George from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 28h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake George. The train journey from Lake George to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around S$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about S$ 103 for a 5h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake George is to pick up a car hire from Boston, which is about 246 km from Lake George. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake George, including Trailways, Greyhound and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Lake George takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 41. From Boston, the ticket costs about S$ 65 for a journey of 322 km. 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

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,208 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,800 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,890 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,078 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,915 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,589 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,251 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$ 34 to S$ 820 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lake George are about 265% 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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Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 157+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 157+
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Hiring a car in Lake George

Expect to pay S$ 1.06 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$ 12.61 and S$ 16.81.

Expect to pay S$ 1.06 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$ 12.61 and S$ 16.81.