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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 April
Estimated hotel price
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in April
Estimated hotel price
$207
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 Allegiant Air, Frontier, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bay Lake, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Bay Lake takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

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 Allegiant Air, Frontier, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bay Lake, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Bay Lake takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Bay Lake

MLBMelbourne
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Bay Lake

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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 (9.2, 1091 reviews)
$152+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 721 reviews)
$136+
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Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1024 reviews)
$116+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1451 reviews)
$118+
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Disney's Art Of Animation Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 350 reviews)
$250+
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Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 239 reviews)
$173+
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Renting a car in Bay Lake

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 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, 35% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bay Lake is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 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, 35% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bay Lake is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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