With a population of 2,521, Lake Placid is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lake Placid deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The View Restaurant at the Mirror Lake Inn (77 Mirror Lake Drive) and Artisans at the Lake Placid Lodge (144 Lodge Way) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Placid in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Placid, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
When flying to Lake Placid, you’ll arrive at Saranac Lake Adirondack (SLK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Placid departs from Boston and takes around 1h 48m.
The train station in Lake Placid is called Lake Placid Main St, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Lake Placid is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 198 miles from Lake Placid. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Average rates range from around $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $459 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid and Best Western Adirondack Inn.
Renting a car in Lake Placid costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 63% cheaper than airport locations in Lake Placid.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lake Placid (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.