Facility Overview
Situated directly on the grounds of Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) at 42 Airport Lane in Clinton County, New York, the Rental Car Parking facility provides designated pick-up and drop-off spaces for passengers traveling through the North Country and Adirondack Coast region. Serving major on-site car rental brands such as Avis, Budget, and Enterprise, this dedicated surface lot contains over 100 dedicated stalls situated immediately adjacent to Terminal Building Lot A and Lot B. Because the facility is an open-air flat asphalt lot, there are zero overhead height clearance limits, easily accommodating full-size pickup trucks, cargo vans, roof-box equipped SUVs, and commercial vehicles that would otherwise encounter restrictions in low-clearance urban parking decks.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Known affectionately as 'Montréal's U.S. Airport,' Plattsburgh International Airport is located just an hour south of Downtown Montréal, Quebec, and serves as an essential gateway to Lake Champlain and the High Peaks of the Adirondacks. Within a short 5 to 10-minute drive from the car rental lot, drivers can access the City of Plattsburgh downtown arts and dining corridor, Plattsburgh City Beach on Cumberland Bay, the SUNY Plattsburgh university campus, and the Strand Center for the Arts. Renowned regional destinations like the Olympic Village of Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain are roughly an hour's drive to the southwest, making this rental car staging area the premier jumping-off point for outdoor excursions, cross-border business travel, and collegiate visits.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Reaching the rental car area is seamless via Interstate 87 (the Adirondack Northway). Motorists take Exit 36 directly onto NY State Route 22, turning onto Connecticut Road and Lemay Drive before entering Airport Lane. The lot features clearly posted rental agency signage with separated return and ready lines to maintain fluid vehicular flow even during peak flight arrival banks. Regional transit links include the Clinton County Public Transit (CCPT) bus connections, local taxi dispatches, and designated ride-hailing pick-up zones (Uber and Lyft) positioned along the front terminal curb just 100 yards away from the parking stalls.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air surface parking with wide driving aisles and no overhead vehicle height restrictions.
- Positioned less than a two-minute walk (under 100 yards) from the main passenger terminal and baggage claim.
- Dedicated stalls clearly segregated by agency (Enterprise, Avis, Budget) with designated return lanes.
- Convenient after-hours secure key-drop boxes inside the terminal lobby for late returns.
- Adjacent airport-wide amenities including public EV charging stations, ADA accessible spaces, and well-lit pedestrian pathways.
- Continuous on-site perimeter lighting, security surveillance, and Clinton County Sheriff airport patrol coverage.
Ideal For
- Inbound commercial airline passengers picking up rental vehicles for business or vacation in the Adirondack region.
- Cross-border Canadian travelers connecting through Plattsburgh to warm-weather destinations along the U.S. East Coast.
- Visiting families and prospective students exploring the SUNY Plattsburgh campus community.
- Outdoor adventurers, skiers, and hikers heading toward Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, or Lake Champlain boating marinas.
- Corporate travelers and logistics personnel servicing the Plattsburgh industrial aviation and transportation corridor.
Visitor & Driver Tips
When returning a rental car, follow the posted overhead and roadside signs for 'Rental Car Return' along Lemay Drive to avoid accidentally entering the paid public long-term lots. Be sure to park your vehicle in your specific agency's designated numbered stalls and take note of the space number before entering the terminal. If returning a vehicle outside regular agency counter hours, ensure the vehicle is locked, remove all personal baggage, and drop the keys into the official agency key-drop slot located on the counter inside the baggage claim area. Additionally, fuel stations are conveniently located along NY-22 and near I-87 Exit 36 to top off fuel tanks prior to check-in.
