The average price of a 7-day trip to Bay Lake is $2,183 for a solo traveler, $3,921 for a couple, and $7,350 for a family of 4. Bay Lake hotels range from $61 to $595 per night with an average of $219, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Orlando International Airport (MCO) are between $596 and $1,097 per person for economy flights and $1,870 to $3,442 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $85 to $152 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Bay Lake, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCO and stay in a Bay Lake hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bay Lake is usually mid to late September.
Average Bay Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bay Lake for a week is $1,575-$3,432($225-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $152 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $976 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $190 to $232 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bay Lake for a week is $2,988-$5,714($427-$816 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $304 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,952 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $190 to $232 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bay Lake for a week is $5,088-$10,386($727-$1,484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $608 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,904 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $254 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $266 to $371 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bay Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bay Lake? The cheapest trip to Bay Lake is about $133 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $49.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Bay Lake for a week is $934-$2,708($133-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $976 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bay Lake for a week is $1,574-$4,216($225-$602 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,952 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bay Lake for a week is $3,148-$7,952($450-$1,136 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,904 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Bay Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bay Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bay Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bay Lake for a week is $4,360-$12,440($623-$1,777 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $304 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,096 to $2,128 for first class
Lodging: $355 to $595 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,364 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bay Lake for a week is $6,590-$16,696($941-$2,385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $608 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,192 to $4,256 for first class
Lodging: $355 to $595 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,364 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bay Lake for a week is $13,180-$30,116($1,883-$4,302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $648 to $1,216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,384 to $8,512 for first class
Lodging: $710 to $1,190 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $930 to $2,182 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bay Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bay Lake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bay Lake due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bay Lake Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Bay Lake hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Bay Lake.
Flight Costs to Bay Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,097 average in late December to a low of $596 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $642. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bay Lake our data includes 1,048 originating airports, and 179 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bay Lake from an airport like Chittagong (CGP) in Chittagong (Bangladesh) for an average $9,338 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $152.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bay Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $501, so you can easily save about 84% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Bay Lake can easily cost $570 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $38 per person. Private tours can cost $1147 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.