Plattsburgh travel guide
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You're Going to Love Plattsburgh
With a population of 19,989, Plattsburgh is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Plattsburgh deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Plattsburgh
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plattsburgh in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Plattsburgh, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
How to Get to Plattsburgh
Plane
When flying to Plattsburgh, you’ll arrive at Plattsburgh Intl (PBG), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Plattsburgh departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 14m.
Train
The train station in Plattsburgh is called Plattsburgh, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Plattsburgh is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 174 miles from Plattsburgh. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Portland.
Bus
Plattsburgh’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Plattsburgh
Where to stay in Plattsburgh
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Plattsburgh and Comfort Inn and Suites Plattsburgh - Morrisonville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Plattsburgh
Most booked hotels in Plattsburgh
Renting a car in Plattsburgh
Renting a car in Plattsburgh costs $86 per day, on average, or $172 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Plattsburgh.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Plattsburgh (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. The most frequently booked car type in Plattsburgh is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Plattsburgh
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$54/day
Premium SUV
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$64/day