Orlando is a growing tourist destination, which has become a firm favourite among tourists from around the world.
You have a wide choice of activities from the world famous theme parks, the thrilling water-parks or the tranquillity of the botanical gardens, world-renowned art galleries or museums or just chilling out on one of Florida's many beaches.
Official Visitor Center 407-363-5872
CLIMATE
Orlando's climate is idyllic with its warm sunny days and mild nights.
October - May temperatures range from daytime lows of 70s F to mid 80s F and night time lows of 50s F to mid 60s F.
June - September the days average in the upper 80s F to mid 90s F whilst the nights average in the upper
60s F to the mid 70s F.
Tempreature Chart
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY
Emergencies (Police, Ambulance & Fire) 911
Police (non-emergency) 407-246-2414
Fire 407-246-2141
AIRPORTS
Orlando International Airport 407-825-2001
Orlando-Sanford Airport 407-322-7771
AIRLINES
American 800-433-7300
British Airways 800-247-9297
Continental 800-525-0280
Northwest 800-225-2525
US Airways 800-428-4322
Virgin Atlantic 800-862-8621
RENTAL-CARS
Alamo Rental Car 407-363-9043
Arrival Car Rental
Airport 407-888-8232
Kissimmee 407-397-9642
Avis Rent-A-Car 800-331-1212
Budget Rent-A-Car 407-396-2117
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-325-8007
National Car Rental 407-855-4170
DRIVING TIPS
• To rent a car you must have a valid driving licence from your country, a major credit card and be at least 25 years of age.
• The driver must possess a valid drivers licence and vehicle registration whilst driving.
• Drivers and front seat passengers are required by law to where seat belts. Passengers under the age of 16 must also where seat belts. Children under 3 years of age must travel in child-safety seats and children 4 and 5 must be in a safety seat or wear a seat belt.
• Right turns are permitted at red lights after a full stop, unless otherwise posted.
• Florida law requires headlights to be turned on during rainstorms.
• The speed limit on interstate highways is 70 miles per hour in rural areas. In cities and congested areas, highway speed limits may be reduced to 50 miles an hour. Speed limits in residential areas range from 20 - 55 miles per hour. All speed limits are strictly enforced and fines are doubled if caught speeding in school or construction zones.
• Do not drink and drive as Florida has adopted tough policies with drink drivers.
• Loose change in U.S coins will be required for tolls and parking.
• When driving keep all car doors locked.
TRANSPORTATION
Travelling around Orlando is easy. Travel is made easy by one of the largest fleets of rental vehicles, taxis and limousines or by public transportation, including the colourful Lynx bus system, Lymmo buses and specialised I-Ride trolleys on International Drive.
Lynx (public bus) 407-841-8240
I-Ride (public trolley) 407-248-9590
Greyhound Bus 407-292-3424
Yellow Cab Co
Orlando 407-699-9999
Kissimmee 407-397-9642
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