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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
$225
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in September
Estimated hotel price
$225
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 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by AccesRail. 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 Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $38 for a 4h 37m 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 Pensacola and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by AccesRail. 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 Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $38 for a 4h 37m 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 (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,173 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,224 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, 1017 reviews)
$112+
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Kompose Boutique Resort @ Theme Parks
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 597 reviews)
$110+
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Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1299 reviews)
$102+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1574 reviews)
$114+
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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 218 reviews)
$394+
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Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3077 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Bay Lake

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $141 per day, on average, or $422 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, 73% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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 $141 per day, on average, or $422 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, 73% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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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