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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 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 29 km 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 New York and takes around 2h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Bay Lake to Fort Lauderdale takes 6h 51m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $24 for a 7h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Lake is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 25 km 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 29 km 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 New York and takes around 2h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Bay Lake to Fort Lauderdale takes 6h 51m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $24 for a 7h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Lake is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 25 km 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 (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,680 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,052 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,176 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,721 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, 1470 reviews)
$201+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 994 reviews)
$134+
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Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 552 reviews)
$109+
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Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1246 reviews)
$115+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1559 reviews)
$132+
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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 216 reviews)
$421+
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Renting a car in Bay Lake

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $34 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Bay Lake.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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.

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $34 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Bay Lake.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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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