Travel
The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is designed to be comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly.
Orlando Airport, unlike many US airports, has made shopping a pleasure and provides shops unique to most other US airports. Orlando Airport offers a wide variety of airport shuttles. The airport has loads of car rental options, which is the preferred way to get around. The lesser known and rapidly growing Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are both convenient alternatives to Orlando International Airport. Both offer modern amenities to travellers.
Car Rental
The areas surrounding Orlando are as rich in attractions and activities as the city itself. The outlying golf courses and coastal beaches will all be easier to get to if you hire a car in Orlando. Click on the links for car rental companies :
Alamo,
Avis,
Budget,
Dollar,
Enterprise,
Europcar and
Thrifty.
Transportation Companies
Unfortunately Orlando does not have a major public transportation system. To help tourists get around, transportation companies have organised coaches, buses, limousines and private cars to help you get to and from attractions. These companies also include airport transfers. Explore the following link for more information :
First Choice,
Omega,
Elite,
Florida Vacations.
Orlando Weather
The climate in sunny Orlando is considered subtropical. This makes Orlando in central Florida lovely to visit all 12 months of the year, but do mind the summer humidity. The winters tend to be very dry with moderate temperatures. The weather is so nice in the winter you can be out golfing in short sleeves and enjoying the parks in comfort. The summers can get hot with high humidity. Often times a quick summer’s afternoon thunderstorm will provide a break in the heat.
The highest concentration of rain falls between June and September with July being the rainiest month each year, on average. Highs during the summer months average 22ºC (90ºF) and are very humid. The winter months remain the most ideal for travel with minimal rain, low humidity and average daytime temperatures of 11ºC (73ºF) and night time temperatures dipping down to 4ºC (39ºF) or sometimes lower, so bring a jacket.
Useful Links:
BBC Weather,
The Weather Channel