Car Rental Orlando and Orlando International Airport
The Orlando International Airport is "one of the airports best-liked by travelers" thanks to friendly staff, punctual flights and comfortable waiting areas. If you're planning an Orlando vacation, chances are the Orlando International Airport will be your arrival gateway to Florida fun and excitement! The Orlando International Airport (airport code MCO) has served over 32,068,057 passengers since its' first scheduled international flight took to the air in 1984, making it one the fastest growing airports in the US! American Car Rental is proud to be a part of the Orlando International Airport family, and is excited to offer you a convenient Orlando car rental airport location. To reserve you're Orlando car rental for pickup at the airport simply select the Orlando International Airport as your Rental Location while filling out the online application.
Orlando International Airport History
The Orlando International Airport began in the 1970's when the McCoy Air Force Base was closed and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority was created. By 1978 the Orlando Airport was in full swing, but it would be another six years until the international concourse was built. 1984 saw the launch of the Orlando Tradeport which would eventually help to establish the Orlando International Airport as a major trade center for all of Florida and the southern US. As Walt Disney World and other local attractions began to draw major international attention, airlines began to line up for slots at the airport and business began to boom throughout the 1980's. European traffic increased dramatically creating a need for more terminals and more gates in the late 80's, so an expansion was organized and completed in the early 90's. By 1992 the airport had surpassed the 20 million passenger mark, yet the demand for more flights remained high; the Orlando International Airport was forced to instigate a continuing expansion program to keep pace with an imaginative development plan and increased passenger flow. The Orlando International Airport had also expanded its commercial aviation sector during the 1980's and 90's becoming the US's largest exporter of flowers, plant and nursery stock, handling approximately 80% of the country's blooms. The Orlando International Airport sure has come along way since its early Air Force days... in fact; you could even say it's become the real McCoy!
Terminal Layout at Orlando International Airport
The Orlando International Airport is broken into three levels: Level 1 is reserved for Ground Transportation; Level 2 is the Baggage Claim level, while Level 3 is where all of the Gates and Ticket Counters are located. All three levels are broken into a Side A and a Side B to help avoid confusion. Curbside drop off is available on the third level of the Orlando International Airport, perfect for easy unloading of your Orlando car rental. A food court is also available on Level 3 of the airport along with multiple washrooms and public telephones. The Orlando International Airport is broken into four separate terminal areas servicing a long list of domestic and international flights including the following airlines:
- Air Canada
- Air Jamaica
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Austrian
- Virgin Atlantic
- And many, many more!
