• Aerial view of Summit Hotel

Directions to Lake Placid Summit Hotel

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Air Travel

Major Airports

The Lake Placid area is within 2 1/2 hours driving time of three major airports: Albany, New York; Burlington, Vermont; and Montreal, Quebec. All are serviced by major airline carriers and have car rentals available.

Plattsburgh International Airport

Now you can access the pristine wilderness of the Adirondack Mountains and our Lake Placid luxury hotel by air, flying in and out of Plattsburgh International Airport with US Airways Express. 60 minutes to the Olympic Village where you can invent your own perfect day. www.flyplattsburgh.com

Adirondack Regional Airport

Airport Identifier: SLK

The Adirondack Regional Airport provides the only commercial air service to the Adirondack Park. Located in Lake Clear, 16 miles from Lake Placid, it offers easy access to the entire region. Hertz and Enterprise rental cars are available on site. For more information, including general aviation information, visit Adirondack Regional Airport

Airport Phone: 518-891-4600
Ticket Counter: 518-891-2290

Private Airfields

The Lake Placid Municipal Airport is about one quarter mile south of the hotel on Route 73. Hours of operation: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. in July and August. Runway: 4,200 feet. Services: Air Charter flights from most airports, scenic flights, tie down, and repairs. 518-523-2473. www.FlyAnywhere.com

The Ticonderoga Airport features a paved 4,100-foot runway with lights. For information, call 518-585-6619 or 518-585-6265.

Rail Service

Amtrak operates between New York City and Montreal – local stop in Westport, N.Y. (40 miles from Lake Placid). For information call 1-800-888-8478 or visit Amtrak.comOther stops along Lake Champlain include Ticonderoga, Port Henry, and Port Kent.

Bus Service

Adirondack Trailways: www.trailwaysNY.com

Automobile Rentals

  • Priceless Rent-a-Car (518) 523-4838
  • Enterprise (518) 891-9216
  • Hertz (518) 891-9044
  • Rent-a-Wreck 518-523-4804 or 800-698-1777 – www.Rent-a-Wreck.com

Trolley Service

The Lake Placid XPRSS is a free trolley service that operates throughout the town of Lake Placid. Signs around town designate pick up and drop off points. Trolleys travel a loop through the business areas and can be flagged down. Placid XPRSS trolleys are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. Please note that trolleys may run behind schedule during events and high traffic hours.

Taxi/Limousine Service

  • Rick’s Taxi: 518-523-4741
  • Corrow’s Adirondack Taxi:  518-523-9091
  • Ground Force One:  518-523-0294

Not sure of the best way to travel to Lake Placid? On your way but unsure of your route?  Contact us today at (518) 523-2587. We are happy to help you to determine what the best method of travel is and provide directions to Lake Placid Summit Hotel.

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