Car Hire Orlando

As it’s such a vibrant area of Florida, you won't be surprised to hear that Orlando has an excellent network of roads to get you around the city. Whether you're travelling for business or a holiday, a hire car in Orlando will make getting around easy.

Interstate 4 (I-4) is Orlando's only main highway, running from the north-east to the south-west of the city. The likes of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios are all located just off the I-4. Although it’s a commuter-friendly road, if you're taking to the Interstate for the first time, you may want to stay in the far right-hand lane. The speed limit on the I-4 is limited to 65mph.

Elsewhere across the city, you'll find a wide range of expressways to get you to your desired location. However, it is worth taking into consideration that many of these roads have toll charges. These can be paid electronically before your journey, with a SunPass or E-Pass, or you can pay via toll booths. Learn more about the charges online.

The main expressway within Orlando is the SR-528 (The Beach Line Expressway), running from the heart of the city to the eastern hotspots of the Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach. From here, you can join the 1-95 and head north to Jacksonville, or south to Miami.

International Drive is the city's major tourism road, stretching 10 miles across Orlando. The SR-50 will allow you to easily navigate your way through Orlando's city centre. To ensure you are fully read up on all of Florida's driving rules and regulations, find all the information you'll need on this page.

From the magical kingdom of the Walt Disney World Resort to the natural surroundings of the Everglades, the city is a metropolis of variety. And with your hire car in Orlando, you'll have no problem taking in everything this unique and diverse city has to offer.

Roller-coasters galore

There is only one place to start: the theme parks. Visitors have been flocking to this vibrant city ever since the first amusement park – Gatorland – opened back in 1949. Nowadays, with an eclectic mix of rides, attractions and events suited to all ages, you'll be able to kick back and have some good old-fashioned fun, whoever you're with.

A visit to Universal Studios will allow you to check out some of the famous film-based rides. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ Diagon Alley™ and Despicable Me Minion Mayhem are two of the more popular attractions for you to explore and enjoy. Fans of superhero movies will love Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

But arguably the most famous of the Orlando theme parks is Walt Disney World Resort, where you can channel your inner child and get your picture taken with the likes of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in the Magic Kingdom, or hang 10 on the waterslides at Typhoon Lagoon.

Cultural Orlando

Alongside the thriving theme parks, you'll find Orlando is also home to a range of cultural locations – including a fantastic array of art galleries. Two of the city's best artistic hubs are located on South Orange Avenue: the Grand Bohemian Gallery and CityArts Factory.

Offering a unique blend of seven different galleries, the CityArts Factory hosts an unpretentious spread of renowned and underground works, from both local and globally-known artists. In downtown Orlando, you'll find The Mennello Museum of American Art, home to an ever-changing collection of art works inspired by the city itself – and the sculpture garden here is a must-see.

In and out of this world

If you're into wildlife, you won't be disappointed with what the city has to offer. Hop aboard one of the city's many airboat tours and take to the iconic Everglades Wetland. Your tour guide will take you on a high-speed adventure across the marshes and swamps, hoping to spot an alligator or two amongst the scrubs and bushes.

For space enthusiasts, a trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a must. Accessible by a hire car from Orlando, here you'll be able to fully engross yourself in the history of the US space program, meeting real-life astronauts and getting involved with the interactive exhibits to get a taste of the solar system from the comfort of planet Earth.

Whatever part of Orlando attracts you, it’s undoubtedly got something for everybody. And car hire in Orlando allows you to take in all parts of a place that has much more to offer than just theme parks – as great as they are.