Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bay Lake has to offer.

When to visit Bay Lake

Bay Lake in August
Estimated hotel price
$241
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in August
Estimated hotel price
$241
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. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 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 25 km from Bay Lake. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

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. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 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 25 km from Bay Lake. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Bay Lake

Airlines serving Bay Lake

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Lake

Most booked hotels in Bay Lake

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1491 reviews)
$203+
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1010 reviews)
$139+
Kompose Boutique Resort @ Theme Parks
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 588 reviews)
$113+
Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1267 reviews)
$120+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1570 reviews)
$131+
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 218 reviews)
$479+

Renting a car in Bay Lake

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $34 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Bay Lake.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bay Lake, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $34 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Bay Lake.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bay Lake, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.