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Most major car rental companies have offices at or near both major airports, as well as in town. Many also have shuttles serving the Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Most agencies offer special deals via their websites (see Useful Addresses) or packagers. Local maps are provided, and staff can help plan the route to your hotel.

The city’s major north– south artery is Interstate Highway 4 (Hwy I-4), which connects the main tourist areas. The Bee Line Expressway (Hwy 528) is an east–west tollway useful for reaching the Kennedy Space Center. Most main roads suffer gridlock during rush hour (7–9am and 4–6pm daily).

Mears shuttle buses travel from Orlando International Airport to hotels (the price varies according to distance), and around the tourist areas, including the Kennedy Space Center. Quick Transportation offers the same service, and can carry up to six people but offers personalized pickup and takes you straight to your destination.

Some hotels offer an airport shuttle service, and many offer transport to and from theme parks and other attractions several times per day. The service is usually free of charge to the parks nearest them, or available for a small charge to get to the others. Inquire about services when booking or planning your vacation.

Taxis can be an economical way to get around for groups of four or five people. The fares from Orlando International and Orlando Sanford International airports to Walt Disney World are around $40 and $110 (plus tip) respectively. Extra charges apply at nights, weekends, and on public holidays. Cabs are easily found at airports and major hotels – otherwise call (see Useful Addresses), as they are not that easy to flag down in the street.

Disney’s free transportation system (monorail, buses, water taxis, and ferries) means you can save money by not renting a car and paying for gas and parking. It’s best for guests who will spend most of their time with Mickey. But the circuits are set in stone and it can sometimes take an hour to reach some destinations in the resort.

This service is a convenient and cheap way to get from A to B along the Universal, Sea-World, and International Drive corridor. Trolleys run every 15 minutes, 7am–11:30pm daily, and make 54 stops. Exact change is required.

Other than walking or cycling, Orlando’s public bus system is the least popular way for most visitors to get around: buses can be frustratingly slow. Bus stops are marked with a paw print. Exact change is required.

The least economical but most luxurious way to get around is by limousine – an option for travelers who want to be pampered and who have deeper pockets.

This is one of the USA’s most dangerous cities for pedestrians: apart from wide highways with fast-moving traffic, there’s a shortage of sidewalks, crosswalks, and street lights.