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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
$242
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in August
Estimated hotel price
$242
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. Melbourne is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, United Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from Islip and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

AccesRail 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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $35 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Hertz, 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. Melbourne is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, United Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from Islip and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

AccesRail 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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $35 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Bay Lake

MLBMelbourne
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Bay Lake

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,681 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,646 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,148 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,063 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,456 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,592 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,355 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,163 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,636 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Lake

Most booked hotels in Bay Lake

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Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1447 reviews)
$183+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 984 reviews)
$134+
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Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 514 reviews)
$111+
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Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1231 reviews)
$116+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1548 reviews)
$131+
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Walt Disney World Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2090 reviews)
$306+
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Renting a car in Bay Lake

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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 $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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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