Orlando International Airport (MCO) guide: immigration, car hire and getting to your hotel
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The short answerAt Orlando International Airport you will go through US immigration, collect your bags and then choose a hire car, rideshare, taxi or shuttle. Allow plenty of time for immigration, have your ESTA approval and hotel address ready, and book transport in advance if you can.
In this guide
Orlando airport is large but straightforward. Here is the order to do things in.
Have these ready
- Your passport
- Your approved ESTA
- Your hotel name and address
- A phone with data or Wi-Fi
1US immigration
Queues can build when long-haul flights land together. Be patient and polite, and answer questions clearly.
2Baggage and customs
Collect your bags and walk through customs. Check what you may not bring into the USA.
3Choose how to reach your hotel
| Option | Good for |
|---|---|
| Hire car | Families, freedom, day trips |
| Rideshare or taxi | Short stays, no driving |
| Shuttle | Budget travel, if you do not mind waiting |
4Plan your first night
Fares, rules and schedules change. Check the official source or provider before you book or travel.
Related reading
This guide is part of our complete Orlando travel guide for UK visitors. See all flights & airports guides.
Frequently asked questions
How long does immigration take at Orlando airport?
It varies with how many flights have landed. Allow plenty of time.
How far is Orlando airport from the parks?
It depends on the park, but allow roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
