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How to get there
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Lake Mary travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake Mary

With a population of 13,822, Lake Mary is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lake Mary has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lake Mary

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dexter's - Lake Mary (1145 Town Park Ave #1201) and Amura - Lake Mary/Heathrow (950 Market Promenade Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Lake Mary

Lake Mary in September
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Mary in September
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lake Mary

Plane

When flying to Lake Mary, you’ll arrive at Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Mary departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lake Mary, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 16 miles from Lake Mary. 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 Lake Mary, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Lake Mary takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Lake Mary, you’ll arrive at Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Mary departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lake Mary, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 16 miles from Lake Mary. 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 Lake Mary, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary

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Airlines serving Lake Mary

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 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 Lake Mary

Most booked hotels in Lake Mary

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary
3 stars
Excellent (9, 515 reviews)
$111+
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The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 329 reviews)
$138+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1064 reviews)
$106+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Lake Mary
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2176 reviews)
$95+
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Hyatt Place Lake Mary-Orlando North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 875 reviews)
$116+
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Orlando - Sanford
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 523 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Lake Mary

Renting a car in Lake Mary costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 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, 18% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lake Mary (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 Lake Mary is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lake Mary costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 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, 18% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lake Mary (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 Lake Mary is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lake Mary

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

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