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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 September
Estimated hotel price
$218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in September
Estimated hotel price
$218
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 18m.

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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $36 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 18m.

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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $36 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Bay Lake

MLBMelbourne
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Bay Lake

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,890 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,850 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,385 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,912 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Lake

Most booked hotels in Bay Lake

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Kompose Boutique Resort @ Theme Parks
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1266 reviews)
$137+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1094 reviews)
$107+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1632 reviews)
$109+
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Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1398 reviews)
$99+
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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 220 reviews)
$373+
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Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3610 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Bay Lake

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bay Lake, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bay Lake, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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