Passenger guide - Orlando airport (MCO) 

Orlando International Airport, opened in 1942, is the busiest in the state of Florida, along with Miami Airport. In the last years, its traffic has grown thanks to the tourist boom in the city. It operates with domestic destinations and international flights to most of the American continent, Europe and the Middle East.

Official Website: orlandoairports.net
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: More than 41.9 million passengers went through it in 2016.
Tel: +1 407 825 2001. Flight information: Tel +1 407 825 8463. Information counters on level 3 of Side A (Tel +1 407 825 2352).

The airport is located 10 km (6 miles) southeast from the city centre.

Desks are found on level 1 of the terminal.

Advantage (Tel +1 800 777 5500 - 24 hours a day)
Alamo (Tel +1 800 327 9633 - 24 hours a day)
Avis (Tel +1 800 831 2847 - 24 hours a day)
Budget (Tel +1 800 527 0700 - 24 hours a day)
Dollar (Tel +1 800 800 4000 - 24 hours a day)
Enterprise (Tel +1 800 325 8007 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
E-Z (Tel +1 800 277 5171 - 24 hours a day)
Hertz (Tel +1 800 654 3131 - 24 hours a day)
National (Tel +1 800 227 7368 - 24 hours a day)
Payless (Tel +1 407 856 5539 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Thrifty (Tel +1 800 367 2277)

The following companies provide transportation to their offices outside the enclosure:

Ace (Tel +1 866 957 6074 - 24 hours a day)
Aco (Tel +1 305 526 0441 - Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Action (Tel +1 407 240 2700 - 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Bandago Rent A Van (Tel +1 866 868 7826 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Best Rate (Tel +1 407 850 0340)
Best Way Auto Rental (Tel +1 844 520 0100)
Carl's Rent A Van (Tel +1 407 849 5211 - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Florida Van Rentals (Tel +1 866 322 4400 - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm)
Fox (Tel +1 855 849 4214 - 24 hours a day)
Greenmotion (Tel +1 888 501 4806 - 24 hours a day)
Magna Auto Rentals (Tel +1 321 269 6851)
Nu Rent A Car (Tel +1 407 240 2700)
Priceless (Tel +1 407 396 8200 - 24 hours a day)
SilverCar (Tel +1 407 612 6306 - 5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Sixt (Tel +1 888 941 7498 - 24 hours a day)
Sutherland (Tel +1 321 424 3416 - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm)
Tu Florida (Tel +1 407 205 1535 - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Value Car Rental (Tel +1 407 574 3004)

The airport has currency exchange bureaus (6:00 am to 9:00 pm), ATMs, postal services, VIP lounges, charging stations, public telephones, internet kiosks and Wi-Fi access with no charge. The Hyatt Regency hotel, located inside the main building, offers business services and meeting rooms.

Food and Drinks- There is a great variety of restaurants, fast food outlets, coffee shops and bars. McDonald's is open 24 hours a day.
Shopping- Duty-free shops in concourses 1 and 4. Other stores include souvenirs, newsagents, books, jewellery, perfumes, clothing and accessories, electronics, candy.
Baggage- Trolleys available throughout the terminals and the parking lots. Lost and found office on the third level of side B, opposite the food court, available from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm (Tel +1 407 825 2111).
Other Services- Spas, games room, art exhibits, chapel, shoeshines.

Bus - Line 11 from Lynx (Tel +1 407 841 5969) travels to the central station along Orange Avenue from Monday to Friday between 5:52 am and 11:52 pm (5:52 am to 9:52 pm on Saturdays, 6:25 am to 8:25 pm on Sundays), while line 51 runs along Conway St. between 5:28 am and 9:35 pm (5:16 am to 8:17 pm on Sundays). Journey time is approximately 40 minutes. Route 42 goes to Florida Mall and International Drive in around 60 min., from 5:40 am to 10:10 pm (6:30 am to 9:30 pm on Sundays). Bus 111 operates between the airport, Florida Mall and SeaWorld from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm, with a travel time of around 45 min. The fare for all lines is USD2.00.
On the other hand, in the city centre there is a Greyhound station (Tel +1 800 231 2222), where you can board buses to locations throughout the country.
On the ground transportation level of both terminals there are also minibus services provided by Mears Transportation Group (Tel +1 407 423 5566), heading to different destinations inside the Orlando area, and private operators that offer transportation to locations inside Alachua, Lake, Marion, Flagler, Volusia, Highlands, Polk and Brevard counties and the beaches. Fares to downtown Orlando vary between USD20.00 and USD32.00.

Train - Public buses connect the airport with Sand Lake Road Station, from SunRail (Tel +1 855 724 5411). Trains operate Mondays through Fridays between 5:30 am and 9:30 pm and head to DeBary Station, Sanford, Lake Mary, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Winter Park, Lynx Central and Orlando Health/Amtrak. Tickets cost USD2.00-4.00 and the entire trips takes 1 hour.
Inside the city there is also an Amtrak station (Tel +1 800 872 7245 / 215 856 7924), which can be accessed via Lynx's line 11. There you can board services to New York, Washington DC, Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville and Tampa.

Taxi - Stands are situated on level 1. The trip to downtown Orlando takes 20 minutes and has a fare of USD38.00-45.00. Official operators are Ace Metro/Luxury Cab (Tel +1 407 855 1111), Diamond Cab (Tel +1 407 523 3333), Quick Cab (Tel +1 407 447 1444), Star Taxi (Tel +1 407 857 9999), Town & Country Transport (Tel +1 407 828 3035), Mears Taxi Yellow/City Cab (Tel +1 407 422 2222).

Inside the main building lies the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport (Tel +1 407 825 1234). In addition, in the surroundings there are many options, and most of them provide courtesy transport. Ramada Suites Orlando Airport (Tel +1 407 240 3939), Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village (Tel +1 407 857 2830), Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport (Tel +1 407 857 5791), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando International Airport (Tel +1 407 581 7900), Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport (Tel +1 407 240 5555), Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside (Tel +1 407 851 9000), Staybridge Suites Orlando Airport South (Tel +1 407 438 2121), Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport (Tel +1 407 240 3725), Holiday Inn Orlando-International Airport (Tel +1 407 851 6400).

Several sectors for short and long stays and two passenger pick-up zones (North & South Cell Phone Lots), free for 2 hours. Valet parking service in front of the Departures Halls. More information: Tel +1 407 825 7275. Rates

Parking Garage A & B - Multi-storey facilities on both sides of the terminal for short and long stays, with charging stations for electric vehicles on level 2. Most spaces are covered and the first 20 minutes are free.
Terminal Top Parking - Covered parking for short and long periods above the main building. The first 20 min. have no charge.
South & North Park Place Economy Lots - Remote areas with complimentary shuttle service every 10 min., 24 hours a day. 10 min. grace period.
Express Parking - For short stays, behind the car rental facility. Open from 8:00 am to 0:00 am.

The enclosure has ramps, lifts, escalators, moving walkways, automated people movers to and from the gate areas, reserved parking spaces, adapted telephones and restrooms, relief areas for service animals. Passengers requiring wheelchairs should contact their airline before their arrival.