MCO · Orlando, FL
Orlando Airport Car Rental
Theme-park trips run on wheels. Grab an MCO rental with room for the whole crew.
Car rental at Orlando International Airport
Orlando is a driving town. Between the theme parks, the outlet malls and the day trip to the coast, families burn through rideshare budgets in a single afternoon. An MCO rental is almost always the cheaper, saner choice.
One of the things travelers love about Orlando International is that the major rental counters are right inside the terminal, so there's no shuttle after a long flight. Call ahead and we'll have a car sized for your group and your stroller pile ready to roll.
Where to pick up your car at MCO
Rental counters at MCO are located on Level 1 of both Terminal A and Terminal B: no off-site shuttle required. Tell your agent which terminal your airline uses and your car will be waiting in the adjacent garage.
Rental tips for Orlando
- Size up to an SUV or minivan if you're carrying strollers, car seats and park gear. The trunk space matters more than the daily rate here.
- Ask about toll transponders: the 417, 429 and 528 (Beachline) toll roads ring the parks and are largely cashless.
- Reserve a car seat on the call if you're traveling with little ones rather than lugging your own through the airport.
- Fill up before you return. Gas near MCO is pricey, and prepaid fuel rarely pays off for short park trips.
Great drives near Orlando
Walt Disney World
About 25 minutes southwest via the 417.
Universal Orlando
20 minutes from the airport on I-4.
Cocoa Beach & the coast
A 45-minute drive east on the 528.
MCO car rental FAQs
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Vehicle classes you can book at MCO
Every class below can be reserved for Orlando International Airport pickup. Tell your agent the group size and luggage and they will confirm what is available for your dates.
- EconomyThe cheapest way to get where you're going: light on gas, easy to park.
- CompactA little more room and comfort than economy, still easy on the wallet.
- Mid-sizeThe all-rounder: room for four adults, comfortable for long drives.
- Full-sizeMaximum sedan space and comfort for passengers, luggage and long miles.
- SUVSpace, higher seating and all-weather capability for families and gear.
- LuxuryPremium badges, richer materials and a first-class drive when it matters.
- MinivanSeven or eight seats, sliding doors and the most usable space of any class.
Rental guides for Orlando
- Orlando Airport Car Rental Guide: Theme Parks, Coasts and Car SeatsOrlando runs on wheels. Here's how to rent the right car at MCO for the parks, size up for the family, and skip the toll-road headaches.
- The JFK Car Rental Guide: When to Rent and Where to DriveNew York City doesn't need a car, but everything around it does. Here's how to rent smart at JFK, from the AirTrain to the Hamptons.
- Miami Airport Car Rental Guide: South Beach, the Keys and BeyondMiami rewards drivers. Here's how to rent smart at MIA, handle the tolls and causeways, and take on the greatest drive in Florida.
