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The Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando are spread across the metro area. Driving yourself lets you beat the crowds at opening and avoid rideshare surge pricing at closing.
Orlando is far more than its theme parks. With your own car you can move at your own pace — from world-famous attractions to quiet lakefront parks, shopping districts and even the Atlantic coast, all within an easy drive.
Orlando is home to some of the most visited attractions in the world. A rental car makes early arrivals and late departures simple — and parking lots are large and well signposted.
The Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando are spread across the metro area. Driving yourself lets you beat the crowds at opening and avoid rideshare surge pricing at closing.
"I-Drive" packs entertainment complexes, mini-golf, an observation wheel, outlet shopping and dozens of restaurants into one long stretch — easy to hop between when you have wheels.
Downtown Orlando centers on Lake Eola Park, with its swan boats, walking path and weekend farmers market. Nearby neighborhoods like Thornton Park and the Mills 50 district are full of independent cafés and murals.
For shopping, the Orlando area has two large outlet centers on either end of International Drive, plus full-size malls such as The Florida Mall and Mall at Millenia.
Food runs the full range, from theme-park-area chains to the international restaurants of the Mills 50 and Little Saigon districts. If you prefer the outdoors, Wekiwa Springs State Park and Kelly Park offer clear-water springs and shaded trails a short drive north of the city.
Some of the best experiences near Orlando are an hour or two away — exactly the kind of trip a rental car is made for.
About an hour east, Cocoa Beach and the wider Space Coast offer wide Atlantic beaches, a famous pier and a laid-back surf-town feel.
Also on the Space Coast, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a full-day stop for anyone curious about rockets and space history.
Head north to natural springs, or visit nearby towns like Winter Park, with its brick streets, museums and scenic boat tour.
From the parks to the coast, the best of Orlando is spread out. A rental car keeps your whole trip on your schedule.