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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
$222
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, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from New York and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Train. The train journey from Bay Lake to Fort Lauderdale takes 4h 32m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hollywood, expect to pay about $36 for a 4h 48m 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. Melbourne is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Lake departs from New York and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Train. The train journey from Bay Lake to Fort Lauderdale takes 4h 32m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hollywood, expect to pay about $36 for a 4h 48m 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 (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 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, 1426 reviews)
$182+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1540 reviews)
$116+
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Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1209 reviews)
$125+
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Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 580 reviews)
$149+
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Walt Disney World Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2087 reviews)
$342+
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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 212 reviews)
$427+
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Renting a car in Bay Lake

Renting a car in Bay Lake costs $121 per day, on average, or $362 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, 72% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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 $121 per day, on average, or $362 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, 72% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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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