Getting Around, Kissimmee Travel, Transport and Car Rental
(Kissimmee, Florida - FL, USA)
Travel around Kissimmee and Florida as a whole is a relatively stress-free experience on account of its solid transport system. Modes of transport in the Kissimmee area are perhaps more limited than in other US cities. However, this is not of consequence since those that are available cover all possible travel options.
Private taxis and shuttles are omnipresent, while major hotels in Kissimmee often run their own bus connections with the airport. The government-run Lynx bus services travel throughout
Orlando, Kissimmee and Central Florida, offering cheap and convenient transport for visitors and locals alike.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) / Arriving by Air
Address: One Airport Boulevard, Orlando, Florida FL, 32827-4399, USA
Tel: +1 407 825 2001
Orlando International Airport is the nearest major air connection to Kissimmee and is statistically Florida's busiest airport, with passenger figures in excess of 30 million per year. Situated 6.5 miles / 10.5 km southeast of central Orlando, the airport is a five terminal facility that handles the bulk of the tourist traffic visiting Orlando, Kissimmee and neighboring cities. A range of ground transportation options are available at the airport, providing inexpensive travel into Kissimmee and other nearby cities.
Orlando Airports Guide
Car Rental
As Kissimmee is considered as the gateway to Orlando, many visitors choose to reside in Kissimmee in order to enjoy the best of both cities, making a car an essential method of travel. Kissimmee holiday makers often opt for 'fly-drive' packages, allowing them to collect a rental car on arrival at Orlando International Airport. The alternative is to buy a flight and arrange your own car hire either at the airport, or at one of the many rental establishments situated in the Kissimmee area. Florida driving conditions are renowned for being a little crazy and unseasoned drivers should exercise caution.
Buses and Coaches
The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, or Lynx, has a limited bus service connecting Kissimmee with Orlando. Visitors wanting to travel a little farther afield will find services to major US cities provided by the ever popular Greyhound Bus Company.
Trains
Amtrak rail provides Kissimmee with regular connections to other Florida destinations and major US cities.
Taxis
Taxis are widely available from Orlando International Airport for travel into Kissimmee and other destinations. In Kissimmee itself, visitors are advised to check local directories for taxi cab telephone numbers and to book in advance of requirement. Generally speaking, the hailing of taxis is not the usual procedure in Kissimmee.
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