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How to get there
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 July
Estimated hotel price
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in July
Estimated hotel price
$232
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 Chicago and takes around 2h 35m.

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 $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 Chicago and takes around 2h 35m.

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 $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 (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,965 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Lake

Most booked hotels in Bay Lake

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Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1014 reviews)
$141+
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Kompose Boutique Resort @ Theme Parks
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 596 reviews)
$120+
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Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1277 reviews)
$123+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1572 reviews)
$118+
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Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3074 reviews)
$129+
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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 218 reviews)
$446+
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Renting a car in Bay Lake

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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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