Car Rental Orlando and Kennedy Space Center Tours

Are you ready to send your upcoming rental car in Orlando vacation into orbit? Then now's the time to check out the tours currently offered along American's Space Coast and the Kennedy Space Center! From the towering launch pads to state-of-the-art technology, NASA's launch headquarters has everything you need to know about the past, present and future of American space exploration. Tours at the Kennedy Space Center cover a wide variety of topics within the launch compound so be sure to take the time to choose what one is best for you. There are currently three tours available at the Kennedy Space Center. These include the NASA Up-Close tour, the Cape Canaveral: Then and Now tour, the basic Kennedy Space Center tour. Astronauts of all ages are encouraged to take part in any of these exceptional opportunities, so what are you waiting for! Start your upcoming rental car in Orlando vacation with a blast! Take part in a Kennedy Space Center tour today!

The NASA Up-Close Tour: Are You Ready For Lift Off?

When you think of space travel what images automatically come to mind? A space shuttle of course! If you're interested in learning more about these unique traveling machines American Car Rental highly recommends reserving a spot on the Kennedy Space Center NASA Up-Close tour. Features of the tour include an up-close look at where the space shuttles are assembled, prepped and launched, as well as an informative demonstration of how they land. Tour participants will also learn about where the astronauts train for their missions and what it takes to become an American astronaut. Stops along the way include a visit to the Kennedy Space Center's industrial area, the NASA Kennedy Space Center headquarters and the Shuttle Landing Facility. You'll also be given the closest possible look at the Center's Space Shuttle Launching Pads. Rental car in Orlando travelers are reminded to call early in order to book a spot on this exciting tour. Seats sell out quick, so don't wait!

Journey Back in Time with the Cape Canaveral: Then and Now Tour

Rental car in Orlando clients are encouraged to relive some of America's most exciting space discoveries on the Cape Canaveral: Then and Now Tour, providing visitors with an inside look at the programs that paved the way for present day space exploration. Exciting exhibits on the tour include the recreated NASA launch sites of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. You can also relive the launch of America's first satellite inside the onsite Air Force Space and Missile Museum. Other exciting stops on the tour include a visit to the Apollo Launch Pad 34, site of the tragic Apollo 1 Fire. Once the tour has concluded rental car in Orlando customers are encouraged to explore the Apollo/Saturn V Center independently.

Getting the Basics - The Kennedy Space Center Tour

If you've never visited the Kennedy Space Center before American Car Rental highly recommends participating in the basic Center tour. This tour, which is included in your general admission price, includes a stop at the International Space Station Center, the LC 39 Observatory Gantry and the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Buses depart for this tour every 15 minutes in front of the Visitors Complex, so be sure to get in line early!
Now for the Small Print
American Car Rental would like to remind all rental car in Orlando customers that the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral are working space launch facilities. This means that tours can be cancelled or altered at any moment due to operational requirements. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Tours can be reserved ahead of time. Adult tours are $22, while children's are just $16 (the basic tour is included in the Space Center's standard admission price of $31 for adults and $28 for children). Rental car in Orlando customers can also opt to have lunch with an astronaut for just $22.99 (adults) and $15.99 (children).

To learn more about the Kennedy Space Center and available tours log onto www.kennedyspacecetner.com.