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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bay Lake has to offer.

When to visit Bay Lake

Bay Lake in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Lake in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 247
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. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Bay Lake from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about C$ 30 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 Fox and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bay Lake, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Bay Lake takes 165 miles and will cost you around C$ 65. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about C$ 34 for a journey of 205 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. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Bay Lake from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Lake, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Bay Lake to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about C$ 30 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 Fox and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bay Lake, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Bay Lake takes 165 miles and will cost you around C$ 65. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about C$ 34 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Bay Lake

Airlines serving Bay Lake

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Lake

Most booked hotels in Bay Lake

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando At Flamingo Crossings Town Center
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
Disney's Art Of Animation Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 341+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 539+
Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 313+

Renting a car in Bay Lake

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.15 and C$ 22.87. Economy (Nissan Tiida or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bay Lake, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.15 and C$ 22.87. Economy (Nissan Tiida or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bay Lake, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.