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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
$211
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in August
Estimated hotel price
$211
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. Melbourne is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 37m.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $24 for a 5h 59m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Rent-A-Wreck, 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. Melbourne is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 37m.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $24 for a 5h 59m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Bay Lake

MLBMelbourne
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Bay Lake

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Lake

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Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1177 reviews)
$144+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 780 reviews)
$111+
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Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1055 reviews)
$97+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1483 reviews)
$92+
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Disney's Art Of Animation Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 354 reviews)
$209+
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Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 536 reviews)
$230+
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Renting a car in Bay Lake

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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, 36% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Bay Lake is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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, 36% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Bay Lake is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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