How to Find Cheap Hotels in Lake George, New York. Lake George is particularly popular with local residents and in-state vacationers. With plenty of winter and summer activities available, Lake George, New York is a dynamic tourist destination year-round.
Get to know the locals. There are only about 3,500 permanent residents in the Lake George area; much of the land is owned by people with timeshares and summer/winter residences.
Orient yourself with some local geography. Lake George is one of the lakes in the famous Adirondacks Mountain range. Along with Lake Placid, it draws a huge number of winter visitors to New York, and offers incredible resort accommodations.
Travel to Lake George during the summertime to do some scuba diving. There are several shipwrecks in the lake that draw visitors to see the ghosts of the past. Most are very well preserved.
Drive to Lake George via Interstate 87, which runs north and south through New York. It is several hours north of New York City, but offers a terrific view of the natural splendor the New York countryside has to offer.
Take the train north from New York City to enjoy the views without having to do the work yourself. Fares are less than $40 from most points of origin.
To book accommodations, contact Warren County Tourism Department at (800) 95 VISIT or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
Be aware that Lake George is a very small town and space in the national chain motels will go quickly. Standard two-star accommodations are available for relatively cheap prices, and range between $50 and $150 per night.
Book cheap accommodations as early as you can. For spring or summer travel, you'll want to book months in advance. Winter or fall travel can be booked a couple weeks prior to departure.
Stay in nearby Glens Falls to remain near Lake George without the tourist crush.
Keep timeshares in mind. These, along with rental townhomes and condos, may offer a cheap stay if you want to buy some groceries and cook for yourself instead of eating out for every meal.
