Orlando International Airport (MCO) Taxis

Passengers arriving at Orlando International Airport should double-check that they have not left any personal items behind.

The airport offers rental cars, hotel shuttle services, ridesharing, public buses, trains, and taxis as modes of transportation.

Taxis authorized to pick up at Orlando International Airport must charge the metered rate. Flat rates are not allowed.

Taxis at Orlando International Airport

Taxis can be found in Terminals A and B.

• Terminal A: Ground Transportation Curb (Level 1) between spaces A22-A25
• Terminal B: Ground Transportation Curb (Level 1) between areas B30-B34

Taxis may carry up to 9 passengers and charge the same rate regardless of the number of passengers.

Due to restrictions on taxi service providers, Orlando's taxi service can be complicated.

Taxi options are limited because the airport allows only the following companies to provide service on its grounds:

• Diamond Cab Company, +1 407-523-3333
• Quick Cab, +1 407-447-1444
• Town & Country Transport, +1 407-828-3035
• Mears Taxi Yellow/City Cab, +1 407-422-2222

Taxi fares in Orlando are set by a meter, per the city's Vehicle-for-Hire ordinance, which applies to all cabs picking up passengers at the airport.

By law, taxi drivers in Orlando are required to use a taximeter to determine fares instead of setting a flat rate.

Taxis to Downtown Orlando can cost anywhere from $40 to $80. The trip can take anywhere from 25 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic. Approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) separate Downtown Orlando from Orlando International Airport.

Orlando International Airport is located 13 miles (21 km) from Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios.

Getting to and from this busy area could cost you $40 to $50. The fare for a taxi to take you the 47 miles to Port Canaveral could easily exceed $100.

There are many alternatives to taking a taxi, including renting a car, carpooling, and taking a shuttle.

Your party will be the only passengers in a private town car. Your driver will be waiting for you in the airport's baggage claim area, allowing you to quickly collect your belongings and get on your way.

A shared-ride shuttle is an alternative to private car service, but it is not as convenient. To take advantage of a shared shuttle service, you will need to wait until all other passengers have landed.

Don't forget to tip your driver, no matter which service you use.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Orlando International Airport

Many hotels in Orlando provide shuttle services. Some of the services require reservations.

The hotel shuttle bus stop is located at Terminal B in Commercial Lane spaces B42-B47 on the Ground Transportation Level.

Passengers may confirm with their local hotel if this service is available at their accommodation.

Many hotels provide courtesy shuttles, so be sure to check. These are on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1) of the North Terminal

• Terminal A: Commercial Lane spaces A1-A4 & A42-A45
• Terminal B: Commercial Lane spaces B1-B4 & B40

Ride Shares at Orlando International Airport

The ground transportation center of Terminals A and B is where app-based ride services pick up and drop off passengers.

Drop-Off

Transportation Network Companies (ridesharing providers such as Uber, Lyft, and Wingz) may drop passengers at Terminal A & B, Level 3 (Departures curb).

Pick-Up

Transportation Network Companies (ridesharing providers such as Uber, Lyft, and Wingz) may pick up passengers at Terminals A & B at the ends of the Arrival curb (Level 2).

Riders can reserve rideshare by downloading the company's app and communicating directly with their driver.

Additionally, they can request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid inconvenience.

For their safety, passengers may request the driver's proof of identity and booking records.

Note that the airport requires all rideshare partners to obtain a permit and display a vehicle decal to pick up passengers.