Orlando Guide - getting Around

The main areas of Orlando are Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee, Downtown, International Drive and the Walt Disney World theme Park. As a general rule, the majority of Orlando hotels are located on International Drive, around Disney itself, and in Downtown Orlando, while private rental homes and villas in Orlando tend to be found in Lake Buena Vista and Kissimmee.

The most convenient way to get around in Orlando is to rent a car and drive yourself. this will give you extra freedom and allow you to see more of the surrounding area than you might be able to otherwise. Car hire in Orlando is generally cheaper than in the rest of the USA, although you should keep some change in your car at all times to cover any tolls and car park fees.

Many hotels in Orlando offer complimentary transfers to the main theme parks as an integral part of their rates, and these are a great idea because they save you having to worry about parking, and run frequently. Demand can be high at peack times though, so it pays to be early.

Orlando taxi services run throughout the area, and are essential in the evening if you plan a night out. Generally you should pay a tip of a few dollars on top of the fare.

If you plan to head out of Orlando to explore the attractions nearby such as Busch Gardens in Tampa, or the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, many bus companies operate tours in Orlando that depart from the main hotels.