The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake George is $1,945 for a solo traveler, $3,493 for a couple, and $6,549 for a family of 4. Lake George hotels range from $78 to $348 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Albany International Airport (ALB) are between $549 and $856 per person for economy flights and $1,723 to $2,686 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $101 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Lake George, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALB and stay in a Lake George hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake George is usually early September.
Average Lake George Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake George for a week is $1,436-$2,886($205-$412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $685 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $143 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $203 to $249 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake George for a week is $2,472-$4,620($353-$660 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,370 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $143 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $203 to $249 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake George for a week is $4,340-$7,956($620-$1,137 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,740 for economy
Lodging: $234 to $286 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $284 to $398 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake George
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake George? The cheapest trip to Lake George is about $143 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $67.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Lake George for a week is $1,003-$2,051($143-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $685 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake George for a week is $1,604-$3,142($229-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,370 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake George for a week is $3,208-$5,708($458-$815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,740 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $156 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lake George cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake George Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake George.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake George for a week is $2,818-$14,198($403-$2,028 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,142 to $1,384 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $348 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake George for a week is $4,562-$16,996($652-$2,428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,284 to $2,768 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $348 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake George for a week is $9,124-$28,292($1,303-$4,042 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,568 to $5,536 for first class
Lodging: $358 to $696 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,850 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake George Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake George is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake George due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Lake George Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Lake George hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Lake George.
Flight Costs to Lake George
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $856 average in late July to a low of $549 in early September. Median flight price is $549. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake George our data includes 429 originating airports, and 99 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake George from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,156 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $247.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lake George, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $307, so you can easily save about 56% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Lake George can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $868 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.