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When to visit
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 July
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in July
Estimated hotel price
$208
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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Train. The train journey from Bay Lake to Jacksonville takes 3h 07m and costs around $24 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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Train. The train journey from Bay Lake to Jacksonville takes 3h 07m and costs around $24 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,974 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,352 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,000 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,238 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 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, 1710 reviews)
$171+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1101 reviews)
$105+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1642 reviews)
$108+
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Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1417 reviews)
$96+
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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 221 reviews)
$365+
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Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3617 reviews)
$138+
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Renting a car in Bay Lake

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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, 26% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 $49 per day, on average, or $146 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, 26% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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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