Orlando - Airport Guide
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 12 miles from downtown Orlando and around 18 miles to the centre of Kissimmee. Taxis cost around $50 to Downtown Orlando, $65 to Disney - look for Yellow Cabs, Ace Cabs, Diamond Cabs or Star Cabs outside the arrivals hall. There are plenty of private shuttle services (mini-buses or limousines) operating out of the airport with prices starting from around $60 round trip.
Lynx Bus #11 heads into Orlando, should you want to take public transport. Fare is $2 adult to Orlando. Exact fare only. Lynx #111 goes to Disney (same fare).
You’ll need to be on Level One for ground transportation, and for the fleet of Rental Car companies offering self-drive options. For shuttle buses head to bus stops numbered A42-A45.
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Sanford
Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) is situated about 30 minutes north of Orlando Airport (about 60 miles from Disney). There are plenty of taxis (Yellow Cabs) outside the arrivals hall - with one-way tickets to I-Drive costing around $100, Disney around $130. Buses and taxis depart from the Welcome Center/Ground Transportation Center across the road in front of the terminal.
Cheaper options are the local Lynx buses, look for number 33 for getting into I-Drive, Kissimmee and Orlando (around $10) or you could opt for a private shuttle, a mini-bus which departs when full (they usually take around 10 or so passengers and cost around $30). Look for Mears Transportation, Orlando Carriers and Stylus Transportation - the most dependable carriers.
Buses and taxis depart from the Welcome Center/Ground Transportation Center across the road in front of the terminal.
Many Orlando hotels operate a free shuttle service to and from the airport, so it’s always worth checking with them ahead of flying.
Taxis
Orlando Taxis charge in the region of $2.20 for the first ¼ mile and $0.55 for each additional ¼ mile with an airport surcharge of around $2.
Car Hire
If you’re intent on exploring a little more of Florida than the theme parks, car hire seems a sensible option (although be aware that car parking charges at the attractions can easily add 20% on to your daily spending). All of the major car-rental companies are to be found in Orlando and Sanford Airports. Florida rental companies will rent cars only to drivers 21 and older, and drivers younger than age 25 may have to pay a young renter's fee of up to $25 a day. You can check for the best prices on car hire right here at netflights.com