Orlando

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Location

The airport is situated six miles (10km) southeast of Orlando.

Getting to the city

Public transport facilities are to be found on the Ground Transportation Concourse on Level 1 of Terminal 1. Lynx buses numbers 11, 42, 51, and 111 depart around every 30 minutes, between 5.30am and 10.30pm, for downtown Orlando, the trip taking about 40 minutes and costing $2. Many hotels provide free shuttles for guests. Taxis are available on Level 1 on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal, and may carry up to nine passengers with metered rates. Cruise passengers may also check with their cruise line, as some offer direct transfers to the port.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).

Car rental

Numerous major car hire companies are represented at the airport, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar and National. The rental car companies are located on the A-Side and B-Side of the terminal on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1).

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available on Level 1 on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal, and may carry up to nine passengers with metered rates. On average a one-way trip will cost $14-$18.

Facilities

Passenger services at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange, information centres, an interfaith chapel, and postal services. There are a wide variety of bars, restaurants, and shops, including duty free. The Kennedy Space Center, Disney, Universal Studios, and Sea World all have their own branded shops.The terminal top parking garage is one of the highest points in Orlando, providing a clear view of downtown Orlando and its nightly fireworks display. Facilities for the disabled are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking

Orlando International Airport has a number of parking options ranging from the cost free North and South Cell Phone Lot used to pick-up/drop-off passengers, to the Terminal Top parking lot and the Parking Garage A and B which have rates of $2 for 40 minutes and $1 for each additional 20 minutes. The daily maximum is $17. The two economy lots, serviced by regular airport shuttles, cost just $10 per day.

Website www.orlandoairports.net

Terminals A and B are within the same builiding. The crossing between the terminals is on level 3.

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

Location

The airport is located 22 miles (about 35km) northeast of Orlando.

Getting to the city

Lynx bus #33 serves the airport, stopping right outside the terminal buildings.

Time

Local time is GMT -5 (GMT -4 between March and November).

Car rental

Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget and Hertz.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the arrivals area. Expect to pay around $60 to get to downtown Orlando from the airport.

Facilities

Facilities include ATMs, bureaux de change, restaurants and cafes, Internet access, and the Royal Palm Lounge.

Parking

Short-term parking available, at $2 for every 30 minutes.

Departure tax

None.

Website www.orlandosanfordairport.com

A shuttle bus service connects terminals A and B.