Orlando Overview
Orlando OverviewGeneral Information
Transportation to the Hotel
Orlando is serviced by the Orlando International Airport which is located 9 miles southeast of downtown Orlando, at the junction of State Road 436 (SR 436 - Semoran Boulevard) and State Road 528 (SR 528 - Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway).
| Company |
Phone |
| Ace Metro/Luxury Cab | (407) 855-1111 |
| Diamond Cab Company | (407) 523-3333 |
| Star Taxi | (407) 857-9999 |
| Town & Country Transport | (407) 828-3035 |
| Yellow/City Cab | (407) 422-2222 |
Taxis may carry up to 9 passengers, and charge the same rate regardless of the number of passengers. Metered rate may vary from the approximate rates quoted below.
Taxis are available on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal, on the Ground Transportation Level (Level) 1, at Commercial Lane spaces:
- A1, A2, A16, A17
- B1, B2, B21, B22, B23
Shuttle Vans
| Company |
Phone |
Parking Spaces |
| Mears Transportation Group | (407) 855-1111 | A5-A6, A28-A29 B4-B5, B32-B33 |
Shuttle van fares are charged per person. Check with the attendant for round-trip fares and children's rates.
Shuttle vans are available on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal, on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), at the Commercial Lane parking spaces stated above.
Approximate Rates
| Destination |
Taxi (per trip) (1-way) |
Shuttle Van (per person) (1-way/round trip) |
| Airport Hotels | $12.00 | $11.00/$16.00 |
| International Drive | $33.00-$39.00 | $17.00/$27.00 |
| Downtown Orlando | $35.00 | $16.00/$26.00 |
| Winter Park/Maitland | $40.00-$48.00 | |
| Lake Buena Vista | $47.00 | $19.00/$31.00 |
| Kissimmee | $43.00-$60.00 | $25.00/$43.00 |
| Disney - Maingate | $55.00 | |
| Walt Disney World | $60.00 | $19.00/$31.00 |
| Port Canaveral | $105.00 | |
| Chauffeured Limousine | $50.00 to $85.00 per hour | |
Weather
One of the area's biggest attractions is its year-round mild weather. Mid-Florida's subtropical climate has long been a strong drawing card for tourists and residents alike.At the heart of the "Sunshine State," the area’s average annual temperature is a comfortable 72.4 degrees. Average annual rainfall amounts to over 50 inches per year, keeping Central Florida lush and green throughout the year.
| Month |
Hi Temperature | Lo Temperature | Precipitation (inches) | Humidity |
| January | 70.8 | 48.6 | 2.30 |
56 |
| February | 72.7 | 49.7 | 3.02 |
52 |
| March | 78.0 | 55.2 | 3.21 |
50 |
| April | 83.0 | 59.4 | 1.80 |
46 |
| May | 87.8 | 65.9 | 3.55 |
49 |
| June | 90.5 | 71.8 | 7.32 |
57 |
| July | 91.5 | 73.1 | 7.25 |
58 |
| August | 91.5 | 73.4 | 6.78 |
60 |
| September | 89.7 | 72.4 | 6.01 |
60 |
| October | 84.6 | 65.8 | 2.42 |
56 |
| November | 78.5 | 57.5 | 2.30 |
56 |
| December | 72.9 | 51.3 | 2.15 |
57 |