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Where to stay
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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 September
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in September
Estimated hotel price
$208
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 Pensacola and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Train. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 41m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, 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 Pensacola and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Train. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 41m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Bay Lake

MLBMelbourne
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Bay Lake

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,794 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Lake

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Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1014 reviews)
$139+
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Kompose Boutique Resort @ Theme Parks
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 597 reviews)
$96+
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Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1279 reviews)
$118+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1572 reviews)
$115+
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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 218 reviews)
$429+
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Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3076 reviews)
$129+
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Renting a car in Bay Lake

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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.

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