Car Hire in Orlando, United States
Orlando
Orlando is Florida’s largest city, and is synonymous with huge tourist developments like the Walt Disney World Resort. Historically the town is relatively young, and is popularly believed to be named after the grave of soldier, Orlando Reeves, who died during the 1830s. The town remained very small until the late 19th Century when the booming citrus industry established its home base there. Orlando experienced rapid growth in the 1960s due to the establishment of Disney World, and a subsequent ascendancy as a major tourist destination.Attractions
The majority of people come to Orlando to visit the massive Walt Disney World, which in itself comprises four vast theme parks and many other attractions, or the Orlando Universal Centre, another self contained resort featuring multiple theme parks and hotels.The Kennedy Space Centre is a functioning NASA launch site that also features a visitor centre offering the chance to observe an actual launch, and other opportunities including an IMAX Theatre and a space simulator.
SeaWorld is a hybrid zoo and theme park. Here you can get up close to dolphins, whales and many other aquatic creatures, as well as have fun on some big rides. One slide even takes you underwater in the dolphin enclosure in a clear tube.
Apart from the big attractions, there are a huge number of places to recommend in Orlando. If you’re looking for a break from the theme parks or the bustling city, there are several green spaces that are worth a visit. The Harry P. Leu Gardens offer a great escape, and are full of unusual cultivated gardens, such as the Tropical Steam Garden, or the Arid Garden, which feature a number of desert plants.
Weikwa Springs State Park, just north of the city is also a great getaway and gives you the chance to swim in its natural spring water. You can also take part in any number of outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and camping. Watch out for the alligators in the nearby river!
The city also sports several museums and science centres, including the interactive Orlando Science Centre, and the Orlando Museum of Art. Literature lovers might enjoy a visit to The Kerouac House, where the eponymous author wrote several of his cult books, and is now something of a mecca for new writers, who even have the chance to live there for a while, and soak up the literary atmosphere.
Shopping
Orlando’s official tourist website boasts that the city features 52 million square feet of retail opportunity, so you’re bound to find something! There are many major department stores in the centre, including branches of Bloomingdales and Macy’s. There are also a few big outlet centres if you’re looking for a bargain.Nightlife and Eating Out
Central Orlando features a very wide range of bars, clubs and restaurants. As well as (or despite) its internationally recognized commercial image, and being the spawning ground to pop acts like Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys, Orlando has a thriving local music scene. Head to The Social, or The Back Booth, to checkout some new acts. There are also a few large locations that have centralised entertainment options. Wall Street Plaza features a number of clubs and restaurants, and has the added bonus of being outside and offering a cooling night breeze.Orlando has no shortage of restaurants either, and you will find cuisine from all over the world. The Hard Rock Café is an ever popular destination, and is perfect for all the family.
Tourist Information
Official Visitor Center8723 International Drive, Suite 101
Orlando, FL 32819
+1 4073 635 872
info@orlandocvb.com
Airport
Orlando International Airport serves the city. Buses, taxis and hire cars run to and from the city centre. Some hotels offer free transportation to the airport.Car Hire Locations
Auto Europe offices in Orlando:
- Orlando Airport, 8200 Mccoy Road
- Orlando Airport, Shuttle To:
- Orlando Downtown Office, 9741 S. Orange Blossom Trail
- Orlando Downtown, Sheraton Studio Hotel
- Orlando Hawaiian Maingate, 7514 W. Highway 192
- Orlando / Disney World, 7471 W. Irlo Bronson Mem. Hwy
- Orlando East Office, 5380 East Colonial Drive
- Orlando Downtown Office, 9801 International Drive
- Orlando Disney Car Care, 1000 Car Care Drive
- Orlando Disney Dolphin, 1500 Epcot Resort Blvd
- Marriott Orlando Downtown, 400 West Livingston Street
- Orlando Portofino Bay Hotel, 5601 Universal Blvd
- Orlando Downtown Office, 1900 Lake Buena Vista Drive
- Orlando Royal Pacific Hotel, 6300 Hollywood Way
- Orlando Wyndham Resort, 8001 International Drive
- Orlando Downtown Office, 1 East Robinson Street
- Orlando Hyatt Grand Cypress, 1 Grand Cypress Boulevard
- Orlando Downtown, Travelodge Hotel Maingate East
- Orlando Downtown, Best Western Hotel
- Orlando Downtown Office, 5905 Kirkman Road
- Orlando Downtwon Office, 6363 E. Colonial Drive
- Orlando Downtown Office, 8978 International Drive
- Orlando Disney Office, 2305 Hotel Plaza Blvd
- Orlando Downtown Office, 2195 West Colonial Dr
- Orlando Downtown Office, 2125 West Landstreet Road
- Orlando Downtown Office, Marriott Grande Lakes
- Orlando Downtown Office, Renaissance Resort
- Orlando Downtown Office, West Colonial
- Orlando Downtown Office, Caribe Royale Hotel
- Orlando Downtown, Marriott Village Lake Bryan
- Orlando City Office, Holiday Inn International
- Orlando Off Airport, 2510 Jetport Drive
- Disney Dolphin Hotel, Florida, 1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Orlando, Fl, Fl, 32830, Us
- Orlando: Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Hotel, 6515 Int'l. Drive Orlando
- Orlando Intl Airport (mco), Orlando Intl Arpt (counter Located On Level 1 Of Terminals A And B.), Orlando, Fl 32817
- Sheraton Studio City, Florida, 5905 International Drive, Orlando, Fl, Fl, 32819, Us
- Orlando: Disney Dolphin, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resort Blvd - 32830
- Orlando- Sheraton Studios, 5905 International Drive, Orlando, Fl 32809
- Peabody Orlando, 9801 International Dr
- Orlando East Hle, 5380 E. Colonial Drive
- Portofino Bay Hotel, 5601 Universal Blvd
- Hyatt Grand Cypress, 1 Grand Cypress Blvd
- Greenway Ford Hle, 9001 E. Colonial Drive
- Renaissance Hotel, 6677 Sea Harbor Dr
- Omni Resortchampionsgate, 1500 Masters Blvd
- Signature Flight Support, 4215 Lindy Cirlce
- Orlando - Main Gate East, Travelodge Hotel Main Gate East, West U.s. Highway 192, Orlando, 5711, Fl
- 8126 Benrus Street, Orlando
- Buena Vista Drive, Orlando
- 9840 International Drive, Orlando
- Car Care Drive, Orlando
- Epcot Res Blvd, Orlando
- High Tech Avenue, Orlando
- Sheraton Studio Cty, International Drive
- Orlando Universal Towers Downtown,
- Portofino Bay Downtown,
- Universal Towers See Orlando,
- Disney Car Care, Orlando - 1000 Car Care Drive
- Disney Dolphin Hotel, Orlando - Walt Disney World Dolphin
- Orlando - Main Gate East, Travelodge Hotel Main Gate East,5711 West U.s. Hwy 192
- Orlando Airport, Orlando International Airport
- Orlando Buena Vista Palace Resort, Orlando - Buena Vista Palace Resort,1900 Buena Vista Drive - 32830
- Orlando Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn International 6515 International Drive Orlando, Fl 32819 Orange
- Orlando Jetport Drive, 2510 Jetport Drive Orlando, Fl 32809 Orange
- Orlando Radisson Hotel, 2900 Pkwy Blvdorlando, Florida34747
- Orlando Sheraton Studio, Orlando - Sheraton Studios
- Orlando Sheraton World Resort, Sheraton World Resort10100 International Drivesheraton World Resortorlando, Fl 32821
- Orlando Wyndham Pal Resort, Orlando - Wyndham Palace Resort
- Orlando International Airport, Orlando International Airport
Car Hire Prices
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between £13.39 and £23.17 per day |
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between £13.87 and £45.55 per day |
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between £14.37 and £46.62 per day |
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between £15.14 and £26.14 per day |
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between £15.62 and £44.66 per day |
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My family and I have been to Orlando over twenty times. You may think - 'Sad..!' - but there is just so much to do there that you never manage to do it all..
For first-time travellers, arriving at Sanford lets you into American driving relatively gently - Watch for the TINY signs for toll highway 417 (also called Central Florida Greeneway) which whisks you right past Orlando to Kissimmee, if thats where you need to be.. Make sure you have a good supply of small denomination dollar bills for the tolls (you will gradually get change for the Auto Tolls) - you need about$8.00.
Do get your compass points worked out - and it took me about six visits before I realised that an address '1617 Hwy 27 N'is actually on the side of the road going North..! Simple really..
The cost of the theme parks is a bit eye-watering even at nearly $2/£1 - especially with a large family - and children suddenly become adults at 12..! Watch out for the booths in hotel lobbies offering cheap park tickets - they are timeshare scams - but if you can cope with sitting through a four-hour presentation at the resort in question, you do get your tickets cheaper. Whatever you do, don't sign anything, though..!
All-you-can-eat breakfast buffets (on Hwy 192 especially) are great value - but you'll stagger out swearing you'll never eat again..! Then lunchtime arrives... Look out for books of discount vouchers everywhere - they do save you money..
Hope this is helpful..