Bay Lake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bay Lake

With a population of 50, Bay Lake is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bay Lake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bay Lake

Bay Lake in August
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in August
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bay Lake

Plane

Although Bay Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 18 miles from Bay Lake. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from Houston and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Lake is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 15 miles from Bay Lake. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bay Lake using RedCoach or Jet Set Express. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Bay Lake takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Miami, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Bay Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 18 miles from Bay Lake. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from Houston and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Lake is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 15 miles from Bay Lake. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bay Lake using RedCoach or Jet Set Express. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Bay Lake takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Miami, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Bay Lake

Airlines serving Bay Lake

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Lake

Most booked hotels in Bay Lake

Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1298 reviews)
$133+
Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1998 reviews)
$120+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2284 reviews)
$124+
Disney's Pop Century Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 422 reviews)
$169+
Disney's Art Of Animation Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 336 reviews)
$305+
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 478 reviews)
$243+

Renting a car in Bay Lake

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $129 per day, on average, or $259 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 72% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Bay Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bay Lake is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $129 per day, on average, or $259 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 72% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Bay Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bay Lake is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.