ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 407-825-3887 Florida's busiest airport, Orlando International Airport (airport code: MCO) is centrally located (14 miles Southeast of downtown Orlando) and easily accessible to all major Florida cities, as well as business centers, attractions, deep-water ports, the Space Coast and world-famous beaches.
In addition, a wide variety of hotels are conveniently located near the Orlando International Airport, many of which cater to the business traveler with amenities such as flexible meeting space, business centers, Internet access, in-room work areas and 24-hour airport shuttles.The Orlando International Airport itself is home to the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. In a recent survey conducted by TripAdvisor.com, Orlando International Airport was rated the favorite airport of U.S. travelers.
Upon arrival at the Orlando International Airport, the trip from your gate to the main terminal aboard an enclosed shuttle with large windows is an experience that provides an incredible preview of Florida’s unique environment. The Orlando International Airport is bright, attractive and easy to navigate, and offers a variety of restaurants and specialty stores to help make any layover a pleasant experience. Dining options include Carvel, Chick-Fil-A, Cinnabon, Macaroni Grill, McCoy’s Bar & Grill, Nathan’s and Starbucks Coffee. The Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando® and SeaWorld® Orlando all have gift shops in Orlando International Airport.
Terminal Garage Parking costs $1 per 30 minutes up to a maximum of $15 per day. Satellite Parking costs $3 for the first 3 hours and $4 an hour thereafter for a maximum of $7 per day. A free shuttle operates every 10 minutes between the three Satellite Parking Lots and the Orlando International Airport main terminal. Parking fees for both Terminal Garage Parking and Satellite Parking may be charged using American Express, MasterCard or Visa credit cards. Express Pick-Up is a new service available at the Orlando International Airport (EPass and SunPass customers only).
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OTHER ORLANDO AREA AIRPORTS
Kissimmee Airport 407-847-4600
Orlando Executive Airport 407-894-9831
Orlando Sanford International Airport 407-585-4000
ORLANDO RENTAL CARS
Accessible Minivan Rental 800-308-2503
Alamo 800-327-9633
Americar Rental Systems 407-851-6910
Anchor 407-438-8996
Arrival Car Rental 888-697-7368
Avis 800-831-2847
Budget 800-527-0700
Carl’s Rent A Van 407-849-5211
Choice Auto Rental 888-349-5377
Dollar 800-800-4000
Eagle 407-397-9799
Enterprise 800-325-8007
E-Z Rent-A-Car 800-277-5171
Florida Auto 800-327-3791
Hertz 800-654-3131
L & M Car Rental 800-277-5171
National 800-227-7368
Orlando Rental Car 877-599-9227
Payless Car Rental 407-856-5539
Specialty Van Rentals 888-711-4446
Thrifty 800-367-2277
TAXIS & LIMOS
Ace Metro/Luxury Cab 407-855-1111
Caesar’s Transportation 407-850-1000
Diamond Cab Company 407-523-3333
Dixielimo 407-509-1710
Magic Touch Limousine 407-477-7724
Mears Transportation Group 407-423-5566
Quicksilver Tours & Transportation 407-299-1434
Star Taxi 407-857-9999
Town & Country Transport 407-828-3035
Yellow Cab/Checker Cab 407-699-9999
ORLANDO TRAINS
Amtrak/Auto Train 800-USA-RAIL
ORLANDO BUSES & TROLLEYS LYNX is the Orlando area’s public transportation system that offers stops at area attractions and hotels. Bus fare is $1.25 for adults and $.50 for students with a valid ID and seniors. Children ages 6 and under ride free. LYNX buses depart every 30 minutes from the Orlando International Airport to downtown Orlando and International Drive between the hours of 5:30 AM and 11:30 PM (less frequently on Sundays and holidays). For more information, call the LYNX hotline at 407-841-2279.
Orlando ’s Greyhound bus terminal is located at 555 North John Young Parkway. Call 407-292-3440 for more information.
Take advantage of daily I-Ride Trolley rides from 8 AM to 10:30 PM. Trolley fare is $1.25 ($.25 for seniors and free for children ages 12 and under with a paying adult). For more information about the I-Ride Trolley, call 1-866-243-7483.
RICH'S TIP: Avoid driving to or from the Orlando area theme parks on Interstate 4 during rush hour, which usually runs from 7 to 9 AM and 4 to 7 PM.
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New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort
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