Car Hire Kissimmee

Parking in Kissimmee

• Downtown Kissimmee Intermodal Center Parking Garage (34741) is a four-tier open parking lot with 400 spaces. From here, it’s an easy six-minute walk to Kissimmee Lakefront Park and a four-minute walk from the Monument of States.
• Osceola County Courthouse (34741) has electric charging points and is less than a 10-minute walk to Kissimmee Lakefront Park Boat Ramp. You can also walk to Kissimmee City Hall from here in 10 minutes.
• Vine Street Square (34741) provides 700 spaces for customers of a large outdoor shopping centre; here you’ll find national retailers and plenty of restaurants and eateries.

Main roads in Kissimmee

• Interstate 4 (I-4) runs diagonally across the state of Florida on a northeast-southwest axis and is the best road to take if you're coming into Kissimmee from Tampa or Lakeland.
• US Route 192 (US-192) is another major east-west route that cuts through central Florida and connects Kissimmee with Melbourne and St. Cloud.
• US Route 441 (US-441) is an auxiliary route that branches from Route 41 and runs north-south across Florida. It connects Kissimmee to cities like Miami and Knoxville, Tennessee.

How to get from Kissimmee to Orlando

It takes 30 minutes to drive the 22.3 miles from Kissimmee to Orlando.

1. Leave Hertz's car rental on 715 E Vine Street Suite 6 and take Florida's Turnpike from US-441.
2. Stay on Florida's Turnpike and take I-4 to S Garland Avenue.
3. Exit at 83 from I-4 E. Continue and get on Grand Avenue.
4. Turn right into W Church Street, then right again on to S Orange Avenue.

How to get from Kissimmee to Bay Lake

Bay Lake is just a 25-minute drive from Kissimmee. Stay on E Vine Street when you leave our Hertz car hire location in Kissimmee. Follow E Vine Street and then turn on to US-441. Stay on the left and turn into W Osceola Parkway. Keep on your left and follow the road into World Drive.

Best hotels in Kissimmee

Star Island Resort & Club

5000 Avenue of the Stars, FL 34746

This kid-friendly resort hotel is a slice of paradise for couples and families with children. The Mediterranean-themed spa resort offers ocean-calm relaxation and luxury accommodation with all modern amenities. You’ll be perfectly situated to visit the traditional carnival Old Town and the Museum of Military History in Kissimmee.

Galleria Palms Hotel

3000 Maingate Lane, FL 34747

So close to Disney's Animal Kingdom that you can almost smell the rolling grasslands of the savannah. Right on the doorstep of Disneyland in Orlando, this is the perfect spot to drop your baggage and let loose. The place offers all modern amenities, friendly service and a relaxed ambiance.

Reunion Resort & Golf Club

7593 Gathering Drive, FL 34747

Get ready for new experiences and lasting memories in this family-friendly resort hotel in Kissimmee. There's something for everyone, from kids to golf-loving parents. On top of three award-winning spectacular golf courses, there's a tennis court, a yoga studio and a tropical water park for kids.

Best restaurants in Kissimmee

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

1804 W Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Some of the best chimichangas and enchiladas in Kissimmee are found at the Mexican restaurant El Tapatio. While not overly spicy, the chef delivers mouth-watering textures of meat, soft shells and garden-fresh salads that blend harmoniously on tortillas. The ribeye dressed with ranchero sauce steals the show, served sizzling on a hot skillet.

The Italian Joint

215 Broadway, Kissimmee, FL 34741

For anyone craving a hearty Italian meal after a long day filled with adventure, there's The Italian Joint. Try the delicious zuppa with clam, shrimps and mussels on linguini served with rich tomato sauce.

4 River Smokehouse

874 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Fancy an evening with hickory-smoked chicken, pulled pork and hotdogs? 4 River Smokehouse is Kissimmee's answer to Alabama's famous pit-masters - one of the best BBQ restaurants in Florida. Try the smoky chopped brisket with pulled pork, or their 30-day-aged slow-smoked beef brisket.

Best things to do in Kissimmee

Fun Spot America Kissimmee

2850 Florida Plaza Boulevard, FL 34746

Kissimmee's own amusement park swaps Orlando's adrenaline-filled theme parks and hair-raising rides with relaxed vintage fun. Enjoy Mine Blower, Florida's only wooden rollercoaster with 360° inversion. The Vortex is a major blockbuster – a four-storey high, multi-level go-karting track with a steep banking curve.

Old Town Kissimmee

5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, FL 34746

Think Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Elvis, and hop back in time. Old Town is a recreation of the old, a throwback to the days when visitors would swing to Johnny B. Goode. Stroll down the beautiful brick roads and enjoy a unique shopping and dining experience at Old Town.

Promenade at Sunset Walk

3251 Margaritaville Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34747

This is where it all happens, from shopping and dining to live gigs. This shopping complex is lined up tastefully with bars, shops, restaurants and cafes. There's even an authentic British pub serving fish and chips next to the tallest Big Ben replica in North America.