USA: Orlando
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 10-Nov-13Orlando Intl (MCO):
Location: 12 Miles/19 km SE of City center.
Airport Overview: 2 terminals A & B, joined together and symmetrically identical. To get from one terminal to the other, go to level 3 and cross over (takes 5 mins). Level 1 is for ground transportation & Rental Cars. Level 2 is Baggage Claim. Level 3 is for Departures & Check in. Levels 4-10 are for car parking. The tunnel level is for parking.
| Airline Locations: | |
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| Terminal A: | Air Canada, Air Jamaica, Air Transat, Alaska, American, Bahamasair, Canjet, Continental, Copa, Frontier, JetBlue, Martinair, Mexicana, MidWest, SouthWest, SkyService, Sun Country, Sunwing, Taca, TAM, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet & SkyService. |
| Terminal B: | Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, AirTran, British Airways, Condor, Delta/Northwest, Lufthansa, Spirit, United/Ted & US Airways. |
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | Many taxi companies serve the airport, and they wait on the lower levels (level 1) of terminals A & B, Bus Stops A5-A8, A22-A25 & B20-25. Taxi fares are posted on a board. |
| Meter Rates: | $2.20 for the first ¼ mile or 80 seconds waiting time. $0.55 for each extra ¼ mile or 80 seconds waiting time. All trips from the airport have an airport surcharge of $1. |
| Approximate Costs: | To downtown Orlando $43/20 mins. To Airport Area Hotels $12, To Disney's Magic Kingdom $66/35 mins, Florida Mall Area $29, Epcot $50, Lake Buena Vista Hotels $52, International Drive/Universal Hotels & Convention center $38-45, Greyhound Area/Parliament House $46, Little Lake Bryan $48, Water Park/Lee Rd $49, Marriott World Center $52, East/West Irlo Bronson $47-66, Epcot $56, Kissimmee $52 & All Star Resort $62. |
| Taxi Companies: | Ace Metro Cab (407) 855 1111, Diamond Cab (407) 523 3333, Star Taxi (407) 857 9999 & Yellow Car (407) 422 2222. |
| Taxi Orlando Cab Service: | They offer affordable flat rate taxi fares/metered to and from the airport. They take reservations and pick up on demand 24/7. Phone: (321) 732-8266 Website: www.taxiorlando.cabservice.us |
| By Lynx Public Bus: | |
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| Lynx Bus #11 to downtown Orlando: | Route: Orlando Airport Terminal A only (Level 1, Bus Stops A38-A41) - Beachline Expressway - Orange Ave/McCoy Rd - Hansel Ave/Hoffner Ave - Orange Ave/Michigan St - Rosalind Ave - Livingston St - Lynx Central Station in Downtown Orlando (change here for buses all over the Orlando area). Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri at 0556, then every ~30 mins until 1947, 2057, 2147, 2257 & 2357. Saturdays every ~30 mins 0556-1957, 2057 & 2157. Sundays & Holidays every hour 0627-2027. Buses leave the Lynx Central Station in the city Mon-Sat every ~30 mins 0500-1900 then hourly until 2300. Saturdays every ~30 mins 0500-1900, 2000 & 2100. Sundays & Holidays every hour 0545-1945. Travel Times: To the city centre 35-40 mins. Cost: Exact change only. Only $1 and $5 accepted. Adult $2. Transfers to other buses are free. All day pass $4.50. Contact: Tel (407) 841 5969 or www.golynx.com. |
| Lynx Bus #41 to Apopka: | Route: Orlando Airport Terminal A only (Level 1, Bus Stops A38-A41) - Lee Vista Center - Dixie Belle/Gatlin Ave - Semoran Blvd/Curry Ford Rd - Jai-Alai - SR 436 - Altamonte Mall (outside Sears) - West Town Center - Apopka City Hall - Apopka Superstop. Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Sat every 25-35 mins 0515-2245. Sundays & Holidays every hour 0540-2140. Buses leave the Apopka Superstop Mon-Sat every 25-35 mins 0435-2035. Sundays & Holidays every hour 0545-1945. Travel Times: To the Apopka Superstop ~2 hours. To Altamonte Mall 1:25. Cost: Exact change only. Only $1 and $5 accepted. Adult $2. Child & other discount $1. Transfers to other buses are free. All day pass $4.50. Contact: Tel (407) 841 5969 or www.golynx.com. |
| Lynx Bus #42 to International Drive: | Route: Orlando Airport Terminal A only (Level 1, Bus Stops A38-A41) - Lee Vista Center - McCoy Rd - Sand Lake Rd - Florida Mall - Mid Florida Tech - Oak Ridge Rd - Prime Outlets - Wet 'n Wild - International Drive - Orange County Convention Center - Sea World - Orlando Premium Outlets. Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Sat every 30 mins 0600-2230. Sundays & Holidays every hour 0630-2130. Buses leave Orlando Premium Outlets Mon-Sat every 30 mins 0522-2249. Sundays & Holidays every hour or so 0531-2129. Travel Times: To Wet n Wild ~1 hour, to Orlando Premium Outlets ~1 hour 35. Cost: Exact change only. Only $1 and $5 accepted. Adult $2. Child & other discount $1. Transfers to other buses are free. All day pass $4.50. Contact: Tel (407) 841 5969 or www.golynx.com. |
| Lynx Bus #51 to downtown Orlando: | Route: Orlando Airport Terminal A only (Level 1, Bus Stops A38-A41) - Semoran Blvd/T G Lee Blvd - Hoffner Ave - S Conway Rd - Curry Ford Rd - Bumby Ave - Reeves Terrace - Lynx Central Station in Downtown Orlando (change here for buses all over the Orlando area). Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Sat at 0528, then every ~60 mins until 2135. Sundays & Holidays every hour or so 0516-2017. Buses leave the Lynx Central Station in the city Mon-Sat every 60 mins 0515-2115. Sundays & Holidays every hour 0515-1915. Travel Times: To the city centre ~50 mins. Cost: Exact change only. Only $1 and $5 accepted. Adult $2. Child & other discount $1. Transfers to other buses are free. All day pass $4.50. Contact: Tel (407) 841 5969 or www.golynx.com. |
| Lynx Bus #111 to Florida Mall & Disney: | Route: Orlando Airport Terminal A only (Level 1, Bus Stops A38-A41) - McCoy Rd - Florida Mall - Canadian Court Superstop - Hotel Plaza Blvd/Buena Vista Dr - Epcot Center Dr - World Dr - Magic Kingdom Transportation & Ticket Center - Disney University. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily every hour 0452-2152. Buses leave Disney University daily every hour 0522-2222. Buses leave the Magic Kingdom Transportation & Ticket Center daily every hour 0530-2230. Travel Times: To the Magic Kingdom Transportation & Ticket Center 70 mins. To Florida Mall 25 mins. Cost: Exact change only. Only $1 and $5 accepted. Adult $2. Child & other discount $1. Transfers to other buses are free. All day pass $4.50. Contact: Tel (407) 841 5969 or www.golynx.com. |
| By Other Buses: | |
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| Mears Buses: | Mears Transportataion has a desk on the lowest level (level 1) of terminals A & B. They run door to door buses to various locations in the Orlando area from Bus Stops A10, A37, & B40-B47. Contact: www.mearstransportation.com or Tel (407) 423 5566. |
| Florida Shuttle Bus: | Florida shuttle bus offers transportation services from Orlando to Miami and bus services from Miami to Orlando. Covering other major cities: Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Melbourne, Vero Beach, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota. Airport and seaport transfers to Miami airport and Orlando airport. |
| Hotel Buses: | Shuttle buses to various local hotels run from level 1 of Terminals A & B. They depart from Bus Stops A42-A45. |
| Other Buses: | Shuttle buses to the long term parking lots run from level 1 of Terminals A & B. |
| By Shuttle Van: | |
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| Lake Limo Inc: | Runs services to the following places in Alachua, Lake & Marion County: Bellview, Clermont, Fruitland Park, Eustis, Gainesville, Lady Lake, Mount Dora, Ocala, Silver Springs, Tavares, The Villages & Umatilla. Contact: Tel 1 800 448 2808. |
| Daytona Orlando Transit: | Runs services to the following places in Flagler & Volusia Counties: Daytona Beach, Deland, Deltona, Flagler Beach, Ormond Beach & palm Coast. Contact: Tel 1 800 231 1965. |
| Airport Shuttle USA USAs: | Runs services to the following places in Highlands & Polk County: Avon Park, Clearwater, Haines City, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Sarasota, Sebring, St Petersburg, Tampa & Winter Haven. Contact: Tel (863) 420 6700. |
| Mears: | Has a desk on the lowest level (level 1) of terminals A & B. They run door to door buses to various locations in the Orlando area. Contact: www.mearstransportation.com or Tel (407) 423 5566. |
| Disney's Magical Express: | Runs from level 1 of both terminals (Bus Stops A20-A21 & B42-B47) to DisneyWorld. Timings: Buses run every 10-15 mins 24hrs a day. Cost: Transfer to the Disney Resorts is free for guests. |
| The Melbourne Airport Shuttle: | Runs an on-demand door-to-door service from the airport to Melbourne Airport. Timings: Shuttles leave Orlando Intl Airport daily every 2 hrs 0700-2100. Shuttles leave Melbourne Airport daily at 0530, then every 2 hrs until 1930. Cost: One-way to Melbourne Airport $48 ($58 for departures at 1700 or later). Contact: Tel (321) 724 1600 or toll free (800) 826 4544. Reservations required 24 hrs in advance. |
| Cocoa Beach Shuttle: | Runs shuttles to the Cocoa Beach Area. Contact: Tel 1 888 784 4144. |
| Daytona Orlando Airport Shuttle: | Runs shuttles to the Daytona Beach Area. Contact: Tel (386) 947 9947. |
| Cruise Ship Shuttles: | Royal Caribbean has a welcome desk next to Budget Car Rental on Level 1. They run buses to the port. Disney Cruise LIne Buses depart from Bus Stop B29. Carnival Cruise Lines has a welcome desk. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS, Budget, Dollar/Thrifty (877) 283 0898, EZ Rent a Car (407) 888 0515, Enterprise, L&M & National/ALAMO all have desks on the lowest level (level 1) of terminals A & B (in the baggage claim). Cars themselves are in the main car parks. |
| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | PAYLESS, Sunshine (407) 857 8100, HERTZ, Affordable, Ace, Best Rate Car Rental (407) 850 0340, Continental Rent-a-Car, ADVANTAGE, Sunshine Rent a Car, A+ Rent a Car (407) 207 7979, U-Save (407) 888 3063 & New Frontier. Shuttles run to these companies from Level 1 Bus Stops A33 or B37-B38. |
| Car Parking: | |
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| Terminal Parking: | $1 per 20 mins, daily max $17. Maximun stay 60 days. |
| Satellite Parking: | $4 for the first 3 hrs, daily max $10 including taxes. 10 min grace period. Shuttle buses run every ~15 mins 0900-midnight, overnight every 20 mins, from the airport lower level, Bus stop A18 or B18. For a shuttle call (407) 825 2980. |
| Valet Parking: | $21 per 24 hrs. |
| Park to Fly Parking: | A Remote Lot with a fast connecting Shuttle. Contact: Tel (407) 851 8875 or use the airport courtesy phone (235). |
| Park, Bark & Fly Parking: | A Remote Lot with a connecting Shuttle. Contact: Tel (407) 855 5899. |
| Cell-phone parking: | Orlando airport now has a cell-phone parking lot. The idea is that when meeting arriving passengers, you can wait in this designated area free of chage, until your arriving passenger calls to say they are ready for pick-up. Vehicles must be attended at all times. It is next to the Red Satellite Lot. |
Money Services: Sun Trust ATMs/Cash machines on Level 3 only. Bureau de Change/Currency Exchange on Level 3.
Notes: Baggage Carts are available to rent at $4. There are information desks on level 3.
Airport Hotels: The Hyatt Hotel is in the terminal. Tel +1 (407) 825 1234. Many airports in the airport area including Comfort Suites (407) 812 9100, La Quinta, AmeriSuites, Hampton Inn Airport, Hawthorn Suites (407) 438 2121, Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport, Fairfield Inn (407) 888 2666, Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel (407) 240 1000, Courtyard by Marriott (407) 240 7200, Quality Inn (407) 856 4663, Best Western Airport Inn & Suites, Sleep Inn (407) 855 4447, Springhill Suites (407) 816 5533 & Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport.
Airport Website: www.orlando-airport.com
Airport Tel No: +1 (407) 825 2001 or 2055.
Updated Nov13 ADV. Last Visit Sep10.
Orlando - Sanford (SFB):
Location: 27 km/17 Miles NNE of Orlando City Centre & 5 km/3 Miles SE of Sanford.
| Airport Overview: | |
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| General: | 2 small terminals (A & B) joined together. Terminal A is a much more basic terminal than B. Buses and taxis depart from the Welcome Center/Ground Transportation Center across the road in front of the terminal. |
| Terminal A: | For Monarch, Thomson, Thomas Cook , ArkeFly & SST Air. |
| Terminal B: | For all others including Allegiant Air, Vision Airlines, DirectAir, Iceland Air, Iceland Express & Miami Air. |
By Road: To Downtown Orlando 26 km/16 Miles, New Smyrna Beach 48 km/30 Miles, Universal Studios 51 km/32 Miles, Sea World 58 km/36 Miles, Walt Disney World 67 km/42 Miles, Kissimmee 67 km/42 Miles, Daytona Beach 74 km/46 Miles & Kennedy Space Center 83 km/52 Miles.
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | Many taxi companies serve the airport, and they wait across the road from the terminal B. Taxi fares are posted on a board. |
| Meter Rates: | First ¼ mile $2.20. Each extra ¼ mile or 80 seconds waiting $0.55. Up to 7 passengers can ride for the same price. All trips from the airport carry a $0.50 airport surcharge. |
| Approximate Costs: | Walt Disney Resorts $121, Lake Buena Vista Hotels $108, South International Drive (South of OCCC) $92, North International Drive (North of OCCC) & Universal Area $96, Downtown Orlando $60, OIA $75, Winter Park, Maitland & Altamonte Springs $42, Longwood & Lake Mary $26, Sanford Area & Seminole Town Centre Mall $22, Daytona Beach Area $96 & Cocoa Beach Area $158. |
| Taxi Companies: | Yellow Cab (407) 422 2222. Kelley's Transportation (407) 772 2020 has cars and minivans. Sanford Transportation has cars and minivans. Dial 16 from an airport courtesy phone. Olsha Express (844)751-7062 from Sanford Airport to Anywhere in Florida. |
| By Bus: | |
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| Lynx Bus: | Bus #33 serves the airport. It stops right outside the terminals. Contact: Tel (407) 841 LYNX. |
| Mears Buses: | Mears Transportataion has a desk in the transportation center across the road from the main terminal. They mainly serve the needs of package holiday passengers travelling with First Choice and Thompson. |
| American Coach: | American Coach run from the airport to the main Orlando area attractions. Contact: They have a desk in the Ground Transportation Center, however, on my last visit, it was closed, or Tel (407) 322 1989 or 1 800 781 8999. |
| Other Companies: | Orlando Carriers Inc serve the airport and have a desk at the Welcome Center. However, on my last 2 visits, it was always closed. Tel (407) 418 0513. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS 585 4420, Budget 322 1200, Enterprise 330 3733 & HERTZ 585 4410 all have desks in between Terminals A & B. There is a desk in the Welcome Center building attached to the terminals for: Dollar/Thrifty 324 1314. ALAMO/National +1 (407) 328 4315, is not in this building, but in the car park opposite terminal B, follow the signs. |
| Off-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Served by a shuttle: U-Save/Specialty Auto Rentals 322 0250. Call from the baggage claim area for pick-up. |
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| Hourly Parking: | $2 for each 20 mins. No overnight parking. |
| Garage (Levels 2, 3, 4 & 5 of the parking garage): | Each 30 mins $2, daily max $15. |
| Economy Parking: | Each 30 mins $2, daily max $10. |
| Value Lot (open seasonally): | Each 30 mins $2, daily max $10. |
| Holiday Lot Parking: | Costs vary and are posted at the entrance to the lot. |
| Remote Parking: | Shuttles to the remote lots depart from opposite terminal B, near the taxi line. |
Notes: Baggage Carts are available to rent at $4, $0.25 is refunded on return. There is an information desk in Terminal B.
Money Services: ATM/Cash machine in Terminal B. None in terminal A.
Airport Hotels: None at the airport, but Days Inn Sanford (407) 323 6500, is not too far away. Tel (407) 323 6500. Holiday Inn Express Sanford is the closest to the airport. Tel (407) 320 0845. Budget Inn is less than 3 miles from the airport, Tel (407) 321 0690. Comfort Inn is close with a free shuttle to the airport, Tel (407) 585 1580 or 1 800 506 4416.
Airport Tel No: +1 (407) 585 4000.
Updated Nov13 ADV. Last Visit Sep11.
