🎢 Renting a Car in Orlando

Main airportOrlando International (MCO)

Drives onRight side

TollsYes — many roads use electronic tolls (SunPass / E-PASS)

Good forTheme parks, beaches, day trips to the coast

Orlando is one of the most popular places in the country to rent a car. The theme parks are spread out, rideshares between them add up fast, and a car lets you hit the beach or the Space Coast on a free day.

Picking up at Orlando International (MCO)

Terminals A and B: rental counters are on Level 1 of the main terminal, one level below baggage claim. Follow the Rental Car signs to the attached garage.
Terminal C: counters are on Level 4 of the terminal, with cars in the garage next door.
Lines can be long when several flights land at once. Many companies let members skip the counter, so join the free loyalty program before you fly.

Tolls: the fee that surprises people

A lot of the fastest roads around Orlando — including routes to and from the airport — are toll roads with electronic collection. Most rental cars have a toll transponder built in, and companies usually charge the tolls plus a service fee for each day you use it. Ask at the counter exactly how tolls are billed, and set your map app to avoid tolls if you'd rather skip them (it's often slower).

What car to get

Families with strollers and luggage: a minivan or 3-row SUV. Theme park trips mean a lot of gear.
Couples or solo: a compact or midsize sedan is plenty — roads are flat and parking garages are tight.
Summer trips: it's hot and storms roll in most afternoons, so strong A/C matters more than a convertible.

Clutch tip: Theme parks charge for parking every day. Add that to your budget when comparing a rental against rideshares.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the rental cars at Orlando airport?

For Terminals A and B, rental counters are on Level 1 of the main terminal, one level below baggage claim, with cars in the attached garage. Terminal C's counters are on Level 4 of the terminal, with cars in the garage next door.

Do rental cars in Orlando have toll passes?

Most do. Companies typically charge the tolls you use plus a service fee for each day you use the transponder. Ask how your company bills tolls at the counter.

Before you book anywhere, read rental car hidden fees and how to avoid damage charges.

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