Staying near Orlando International Airport
Reserve your Orlando Airport transfer to or from a local hotel pre-departure:
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando lies three miles distant, or within 10 minutes of Orlando International. Scoring 4/5 with reviewers, it has a budget-friendly three stars. It’s ideally located, with a pool, gym and business centre.
- La Quinta Inn Orlando Airport West, a similar distance from the airport, offers two-star affordability plus a 3/5 TripAdvisor rating. Expect modern accommodation, a pool and free breakfast.
- TownPlace Suites Orlando at SeaWorld is a three-star family-friendly venue 11.5 miles west, reachable from the airport within 15 minutes. Rated ‘Excellent’, there’s a pool and gym and suites have full-sized kitchens.
Travelling on from Orlando to another airport?
- Tampa Airport is 92.5 miles south-west or a 90-minute Orlando Airport transfer
- Daytona Beach International lies 70-odd miles north – cover them within an hour and 10 minutes from Orlando
- Orlando Sanford International is some 33 miles away – be there within 35 minutes via an Orlando International transfer
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Visit these brilliant towns from Orlando Airport
- College Park is a 25-minute Orlando Airport transfer, lying some 21 miles north-east. The area combines an urban vibe with a small-town feel. Expect boutiques and great eateries in tree-lined, brick-trimmed streets. Parks and lakes offer an escape from theme parks.
- Mount Dora is within 45 miles of Orlando International – be there within the hour. It’s a hidden, charming gem, with a long history. Think waterside restaurants, museums and antique dealers in the ‘world’s bass fishing capital’.
- Kissimmee lies 16 miles south-west; an Orlando Airport transfer whisks you there within 30 minutes. With good access to theme parks and affordable accommodation, it’s on Lake Toho with a waterfront park offering hiking plus a fishing pier.
- Orlando itself, six miles from the airport, is reachable in 10 minutes. Swap fantasy castles for a cosmopolitan city with fantastic public artworks and museums. Take in the nine sculptures of Art Orlando, go boating at Lake Eola Park and visit Orange County History Center.
- Tarpon Springs is nearly 115 miles south-west but worth the 2 hour 20 minute Orlando Airport transfer. This sponge-diving hub is home to the States’ biggest Greek-American population plus miles of beachfront. Visit Sunset Beach, Fred Howard Park and some great museums and Greek restaurants.
- Winter Park is a 30-minute ride north, being 13.5 miles north of Orlando Airport. There’s a pretty old town and you can play golf or explore its lakes by boat. The Morse Museum has a huge Tiffany jewellery collection; the Kraft Azalea Garden and Hannibal Square Heritage Museum are equally unmissable.
Try these top trips from Orlando International
- Kennedy Space Center, lying 50 miles east at Cape Canaveral, is an hour-long Orlando Airport transfer. Learn about the beginning of space exploration, the space station, current and future expeditions; relive the moon mission and take part in an astronaut training session.
- Universal Orlando Resort, located 16-odd miles north-west, is just 20 minutes away by road. Stroll down Diagon Alley at Universal Studios, be spellbound by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and thrilled by the Islands of Adventures. Come face-to-face with dinosaurs at Jurassic Park Adventure River, soar on rollercoasters and cool down with a tropical oasis at Universal’s Volcano Bay.
- Florida Mall is just six miles distant or an 11-minute Orlando Airport transfer. Central Florida’s biggest shopping centre is family-friendly, with 250 dining and retail options, including brand names from M&M’s World to Macy’s, Disney Store, Michael Kors and Zara.
- Everglades National Park is nearly four hours away, or a 250-mile Orlando Airport transfer south. It’s worth it to see hundreds of animal species including manatees, numerous birds and, obviously, alligators! Take a tour and experience highlights from the Eco Pond to Shark Valley.
- Walt Disney World® is 16.5 miles to the south-west; cover them within 20 minutes by road. No Orlando trip is complete without Cinderella’s Castle, meeting Mickey at Magic Kingdom and watching character parades. Catch a River of Lights show, all the action at Hollywood Studios and all the fun at Epcot.
- Clearwater Beach is over 100 miles away, but worth the 2 hour 15 minute Orlando Airport transfer. The pristine palm-lined sandy beach has stunning blue waters and is perfect for swimming and watersports from snorkelling to parasailing. It’s easy to see to see why it’s regularly voted one of America’s top beaches.
Important information about Orlando Airport
In terms of disabled access, Orlando does well, with a range of adapted facilities. All public restrooms are accessible, with adult changing tables also available, alongside deaf-friendly telephones and service animal relief areas. Mobility devices such as wheelchairs are available while the airport also participates in the sunflower lanyard scheme, which allows those with a hidden disability to disclose the fact discreetly to staff. Talk to your airline or tour operator before departure and let them know what you need.
Orlando International Airport
Jeff Fuqua Boulevard
Orlando
Florida 32827
Tel: (+1) 407-825-2001
Website: www.orlandoairports.net