MCO — Orlando — Taxi Fare Guide

Official taxis queue at the Ground Transportation level (Level 1) of both the North (A) and South (B) terminals at MCO. Cabs are dispatched by an attendant, and the airport's primary operator is Mears Transportation, which has served Orlando since 1939. Rides are metered, so there is no fixed airport flat rate to the city; the final fare depends on distance and traffic.

Typical metered fares run about $40-$45 to Downtown Orlando (roughly 15 miles, 20-25 minutes), $46-$55 to the International Drive / Convention Center corridor, and $60-$75 to the Walt Disney World and Lake Buena Vista resort area. A toll surcharge may be added because the fastest routes use toll roads. Gratuity of 15-20% is customary and not included in the meter.

Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) operates from designated pickup points on Level 1 and is frequently cheaper than a metered taxi, though surge pricing applies at busy arrival times. Shared shuttle vans and pre-booked private transfers are popular for the theme-park resorts and can undercut a solo taxi for longer trips.

Practical tips: Use only the official Mears/authorized taxi line, confirm whether tolls will be added, and ask for an approximate quote before departing. For groups of three or more heading to the parks, a pre-booked transfer or shuttle is often better value than a metered cab.

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