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Navigating and Surviving in Orlando

Print this helpful information, and take it with you to Orlando, for touring with ease:

Orlando International Airport (OIA) is approximately 15 miles east of International Drive and the Orange County Convenetion Center.

Taxis

  • Ace Metro/Luxury Cab (407)855-1111
  • Town & Country (407)828-3035
  • Yellow/City Club (407)699-9999
  • Approximate fares from the airport to International Drive (per trip, 1-9 passengers) is $30. Chauffered limousine services are also available from $50-$85 per hour

Airport Shuttle

  • Shuttle is available on Level 1 on the A and B sides of the terminal.

Rental Cars

  • Orlando is the largest car rental market in the world, with most major rental companies easily accessible from Level 1 (Ground Transportation) of the Passenger Terminal.
  • Avis: 1-800-831-2847
  • Budget: 1-800-527-0700
  • Dollar: 1-800-800-4000
  • National: 1-800-227-7368

Central Florida Toll Roads

  • SR 528 (Beeline Expressway)
  • SR 417 (Greenway)
  • SR 408 (East West Expressway)
  • SR 429 (Western Expressway)
  • SR 424 (Osceola Parkway)
  • The Florida Turnpik
    - Avoid toll roads Monday - Friday during A.M./P.M. peak hours.
    - Avoid the E-PASS ONLY lanes.

General Information

  • Orlando's busiest times of year are during Spring Break, Easter, Thanksgiving, and the December holidays.
  • Travelers checks in U.S. Dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted at most Orlando businesses.
  • The climate here is subtropical, with mild weather year-round. The average temperatre is about 72 degrees.
  • Most major airports, banks, and American Express offices are able to exchange foreign currency.
  • Important Numbers:
    - Dial 911 for police or medical emergencies.
    - Time: (407)646-3131



 

 

 
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