Figuring out how you’ll get around as a tourist is just one detail of planning a vacation in a new city.

This little detail is enough to make people nervous. Don’t despair! Getting around Orlando isn’t difficult. There are several ways people can use, to not only get around this sprawling city, but also to visit the amazing attractions and theme parks.

Following is a transportation guide fashioned especially for tourists to help them navigate the roads of Orlando.   

Self- Driving in Orlando

Tourists residing elsewhere in the Sunshine state can easily cut down on the unnecessary expense of airfare by deciding to take the roads. Fortunately, the city was planned to be car-friendly which means there are numerous easy get-ins and outs by car.

Interstate 4 (I-4) for example is an excellent roadway as it offers easy accessibility to Orlando’s theme parks and toll roads that are scattered east to west. Additionally, the best way to avoid the sometime-heavy Orlando traffic is to use the toll roads. It’s the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority that operates the easy to use electronic toll collection system.   

Rent a Car

Renting a car in this car-friendly city is incredibly easy. In fact, it’s often thought as the best option of getting around Orlando as a tourist! All major (and minor) rental companies run their services either at or close to the Orlando International Airport.

Reliability is important when it comes to hiring a car rental service in Orlando. Most vacation home rental companies like Blue Travels also offer additional services that are helpful to tourists. Their car hire service operates all over the U.S. and charges just $35 in deposit.

LYNX Bus Service

Operated by the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, the LYNX Bus Service is the least expensive methods of transportation in Central Florida, for both tourists and locals. You’ll recognize these buses as their stops have a pink ‘paw’ or ‘bus’ emblazoned as well as the route numbers that bus travels to. Typically, the buses run in 15, 30, and 60 minute intervals but that depends on the location.    

I-Ride Trolley

Compared with the LYNX Service, this method of getting around is the most convenient and affordable.

Unfortunately, tourists can only visit and explore the International Drive Resort area in Orlando. The trolley operates all-year round (seven days a week, starting from 8am till 10-30pm) and has scheduled stops after every 20 minutes.

With so many convenient options of getting around the city, it’s little wonder that Orlando is one of the most visited places in the world. Of course, that maybe also because of the infamous Walt Disney Park! Are you planning a trip to Orlando? Take care of your accommodation by renting the most beautiful, luxurious and affordable vacation rentals near Disney!