Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 September
Estimated hotel price
$383
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in September
Estimated hotel price
$383
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 29 km from Bay Lake. The shortest flight to Bay Lake from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 36m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $61 for a 3h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Lake is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 25 km from Bay Lake. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Thrifty, 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 29 km from Bay Lake. The shortest flight to Bay Lake from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 36m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $61 for a 3h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Lake is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 25 km from Bay Lake. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Bay Lake

MLBMelbourne
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Bay Lake

KLM
Good (1,439 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,715 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,048 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,169 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,163 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,622 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,171 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,713 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Lake

Most booked hotels in Bay Lake

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Walt Disney World Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$526+
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Walt Disney World Dolphin
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$476+
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Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$202+
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Hiring a car in Bay Lake

Expect to pay $1.45 per litre in Bay Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.34 and $23.12. Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bay Lake, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.45 per litre in Bay Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.34 and $23.12. Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bay Lake, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.