Miami - Orlando

MrsWDW · 7 Mar 17, 09:34 AM

We are flying into Miami for a short cruise, after the cruise we head straight to Orlando. I was planning to pick up a car and drive to Orlando but then saw that internal flights are very cheap and flight duration just over an hour. What would you do? Has anyone flown from Miami to Orlando?

**NewtoOrlando** · 7 Mar 17, 09:57 AM

We drove from Miami to Orlando last summer and it was fine, the drive itself took just under 4 hours but we did stop at Vero beach on the way up for a few hours to spend some time by the coast. The drive itself was boring but it got us there no problem and will probably do the same next year. I would rather drive than fly, Miami airport is pants, and the traffic getting in/out was a complete nightmare so by the time you try to get into the airport you could be well on your way driving there, we do love a road trip though so that sways our decision.

Cabbie · 7 Mar 17, 10:11 AM

It depends if I was planning on keeping the car for the duration of my stay in Orlando. If the answer is yes then I would hire in Miami and drive, firstly it won't be that expensive as there is no one way fee with most rental companies as you are dropping in the same state. Secondly the flight time/drive time is about the same when you take into consideration the fact that you have to arrive at the airport a couple of hours before the flight and then wait for you luggage at the other end.

Also as mentioned above you could stop off somewhere nice on route.

-Steve

amandajane10 · 7 Mar 17, 11:57 AM

Where are you staying in Orlando?

MrsWDW · 7 Mar 17, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by amandajane10

Where are you staying in Orlando?

We are staying in Lake Buena Vista

archibald · 7 Mar 17, 12:49 PM

I'd drive rather than fly, time will be about the same, but less stress and you can stop to do stuff on the way.

neilhd · 8 Mar 17, 08:42 AM

Drive!

1 Hour flight, but you'll need to be at the airport at least 2 hours before, then there's the flight for an hour, then the getting off the plane, retrieving luggage etc. Then you'll still be 45 minutes or so from where you're actually staying (depending on where that is).

Driving is easily done in 3.5 hours and is very easy, if a little boring.

MrsWDW · 11 Mar 17, 02:51 PM

Thanks everyone.. looks like driving is the winner! I'm guessing I'll have to go to Miami airport to pick up the car? And I'm also guessing it will be ok to return the car 2 weeks later to Orlando airport

archibald · 11 Mar 17, 07:13 PM

Not necessarily, I depends who you book with.

JAF · 12 Mar 17, 12:46 AM

Most of the main car rental companies run shuttles from the cruise port to the airport. We have collected cars from some of the hotels in the past but found they have a very limited choice of cars. It is not a problem dropping the car off at the end of your break at Orlando airport.

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Cabbie Imagineer Join Date: May 07 Location: Southbourne, Dorset Cabbie's Reviews Hotel Reviews: 1	It depends if I was planning on keeping the car for the duration of my stay in Orlando. If the answer is yes then I would hire in Miami and drive, firstly it won't be that expensive as there is no one way fee with most rental companies as you are dropping in the same state. Secondly the flight time/drive time is about the same when you take into consideration the fact that you have to arrive at the airport a couple of hours before the flight and then wait for you luggage at the other end. Also as mentioned above you could stop off somewhere nice on route. -Steve __________________ Florida-07,08,09,10,11,12,14,16,17,19,21,23 California-06,10,11,15,23,24 Vegas 12,13,15,22 New York- 05,08,12,17,23 Washington DC-09 Boston-07,10 Hong Kong-05,16 Tokyo-05 Dubai-09,14 Jamaica-12 Abu Dhabi-18 Shanghai-18 Toronto-19 Singapore-22

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archibald Imagineer Join Date: Mar 12	I'd drive rather than fly, time will be about the same, but less stress and you can stop to do stuff on the way.

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archibald Imagineer Join Date: Mar 12	Not necessarily, I depends who you book with.

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	12 Mar 17, 12:46 AM JAF Imagineer
JAF Imagineer Join Date: Apr 09	Most of the main car rental companies run shuttles from the cruise port to the airport. We have collected cars from some of the hotels in the past but found they have a very limited choice of cars. It is not a problem dropping the car off at the end of your break at Orlando airport.