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 gaslight. (91 Canada St) are great picks.

When to visit Lake George

Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake George in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 127
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 46h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to 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 Dollar and Alamo, among others, in New York.

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 145 miles and will cost you around S$ 58. From Boston, the ticket costs about S$ 41 for a journey of 310 miles. Lake George’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 46h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to 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 Dollar and Alamo, among others, in New York.

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 145 miles and will cost you around S$ 58. From Boston, the ticket costs about S$ 41 for a journey of 310 miles. Lake George’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lake George

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
ALBAlbany Intl

Airlines serving Lake George

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,335 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,891 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,172 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (962 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 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$ 830 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lake George are about 313% 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 Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 131+
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Scotty's Lakeside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 133+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 195+
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Fort William Henry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 178+
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Tiki Resort - Lake George
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 94+
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Hiring a car in Lake George

Expect to pay S$ 1.21 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$ 14.46 and S$ 19.27.

Expect to pay S$ 1.21 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$ 14.46 and S$ 19.27.

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