Getting There By Road
Hire cars are almost omni-present in Orlando and companies like Alamo, Dollar and National have some of the biggest fleets in the world here. UK nationals must remember to bring both parts of their driving licence if they have the new card, and basic car rental is quite cheap – although various taxes and fees can add considerably to the price. Seatbelts must be worn at all times, front and back, and child-seats must be used for under fours. Local speed limits vary from 55-70mph (88-112kph) on the motorways to as low as 15mph (24kph) in built-ups areas (notably near schools).
Florida in general is served by two main motorways, I-95 from the north-east, and I-75 from Canada and the mid-West, both of which run down either coast, plus I-10, which runs the full width of the USA from Los Angeles to link up with I-75. Orlando can be reached from I-95 or I-75 via I-4, which runs east-west through central Florida. Almost all the attractions of Orlando can be reached via I-4, while Highway 192 is the main route immediately to the south serving the Kissimmee area. The (toll) Central Florida Greeneway (417) then circles a large part of Orlando and is useful for reaching both airports.
American Coach Lines (tel: 1800 488 6876; website: www.americancoachlines.com) offers bus services from Maryland, North Carolina and Georgia to Orlando and Florida
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