Originally Posted by
PIThawk
Anyone care to contrast the experience between Orlando's two airports from a convenience and ease of travel perspective? I've been through MCO 4 times (although the last was 2001) and thought it to be gargantuan and especially difficult from a car rental and baggage claim perspective. Then there's the double-price gas stations.....
I understand SFB is some distance further away from WDW, has limited service (I can only get there on Allegiant from Youngstown), no Disney buses, and I'm guessing limited food and shopping options. Specifics, anyone? Thanks.
I live mid-way between these two airports. SFB is more like 35-40 miles north of MCO. If you want convenience to WDW and the other theme parks, MCO is a
far better choice. If you can get a substantially cheaper price, then go with Sanford.
I don't think getting a rental car at MCO is that much of a hassle, particularly if you belong to the frequent rental program. You just leave baggage claim and take the elevator down one level, bypass the rental car counters, exit the building, walk across the little road directly into the parking structure. This is where you claim your rental car.