Orlando airport pick-up points: Terminals A, B and C
Orlando International sorts its rides by level and by numbered kerb space, which makes it easy once you know the code. At Terminals A and B, the ride apps and private cars use the Arrivals kerb on Level 2 and everything commercial is on the Ground Transportation kerb on Level 1. Terminal C, where the flights from Britain and Europe now land, keeps taxis and ride apps together on Level 6. Here is every pick-up point, space by space, from the airport's own pages.
The 30-second version
At Terminals A and B, go down to Level 1 for taxis (spaces A22 to A25 and B30 to B34), Mears Connect, hotel shuttles and the bus, and stay on Level 2, the Arrivals kerb, for Uber and Lyft. At Terminal C, taxis and ride apps both collect on the Level 6 Arrivals kerb, outside baggage claim, and shuttles and buses use Level 1. Anyone collecting you by car can wait free in the North or South cell phone lot.
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Terminal A
- Taxi
Ground Transportation kerb, Level 1, between spaces A22 and A25
Taxis are metered under the City of Orlando's rules, with no flat fares, and carry up to nine people for the same price. The airport's estimate to the Disney resorts is $52–68.
- Uber and ride apps
Arrivals kerb, Level 2, at any hour; also the Departures kerb, Level 3, between 9pm and 2am
Uber, Lyft, Wingz and KreweCar all collect here. Step out of baggage claim on Level 2 to the kerb.
- Coach
Ground Transportation kerb, Level 1, spaces A19 to A21
Shared shuttle vans, charged per person; ask the attendant for return fares and children's rates. Out-of-town shuttles leave from spaces A14 and A15.
- Hotel shuttle
Commercial Lane, Level 1: Universal's SuperStar Shuttle at spaces A30 to A33; other hotel shuttles at A1 to A4 and A42 to A45
Universal's shuttle must be booked with your Universal hotel. Other local hotels run complimentary shuttles; check with yours before you fly.
- Bus
A side, Ground Transportation Level 1, Commercial Lane spaces A38 to A41
LYNX buses to downtown, International Drive, the Convention Center, the Premium Outlets and the Sand Lake Road SunRail station, $2 a ride or $4.50 all day, exact fare only.
- Car hire
Level 1, spaces A11 to A13, for off-airport car hire shuttles
Off-airport rental companies collect here and drive you to their lots. Follow the rental car signs for the on-airport counters.
Terminal B
- Taxi
Ground Transportation kerb, Level 1, between spaces B30 and B34
Same metered rules as Terminal A. The fare is per cab, not per person, which suits a family.
- Uber and ride apps
Arrivals kerb, Level 2, at any hour; also the Departures kerb, Level 3, between 9pm and 2am
The same arrangement as Terminal A: ride apps collect outside baggage claim on Level 2.
- Coach
Level 1, Mears Connect counter at bus slots B91 to B97; shared vans at spaces B76 to B78
Mears Connect, the shared shuttle to Disney-owned hotels, leaves every 20 to 30 minutes and takes 30 to 60, at $17.60 an adult and $14.30 a child aged 3 to 9, plus a 6% fuel surcharge. Out-of-town shuttles use spaces B14 and B15.
- Hotel shuttle
Commercial Lane, Level 1, spaces B1 to B4 and B40
Complimentary shuttles for local hotels that run one.
- Car hire
Level 1, spaces B60 to B62, for off-airport car hire shuttles
Off-airport rental companies collect here.
- Train
Terminal Link station, Level 3, between the checkpoint for gates 70–129 and the Terminal B check-in desks
The free Terminal Link train runs to the Train Station beside Terminal C in about four minutes, for Brightline to West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Terminal C
- Taxi
Arrivals kerb, Level 6
Straight out of baggage claim. Metered, up to nine people for the same fare.
- Uber and ride apps
Arrivals kerb, Level 6
Uber, Lyft and the other ride apps collect on the same Level 6 kerb as the taxis.
- Coach
Ground Transportation, Level 1: Mears Connect; shared vans at spaces C200 to C204
Mears Connect has a counter at Terminal C too, so there is no need to go to Terminal B for the Disney shuttle. Out-of-town shuttles use spaces C205 to C209.
- Hotel shuttle
Commercial Lane, Level 1: Universal's SuperStar Shuttle at spaces C282 and C283; other hotel shuttles at C270 and C271
Book Universal's shuttle with your Universal hotel. Other hotel shuttles drop off on Level 2.
- Car hire
Rental car counters on Level 4; off-airport shuttles at Level 1, spaces C277 and C278
The counters are on Level 4, where the visitor toll pass is also sold. Off-airport companies collect at Level 1.
- Pre-booked driver
Meet & Greet area, Level 6, inside the terminal
The airport's own meeting point for Terminal C arrivals. Licensed private car companies may collect only passengers who booked in advance.
- Bus
Level 1, space C272, free shuttle to Terminal B
The landside shuttle to Terminal B space B65 runs around the clock; take it for the LYNX buses on the A side or to meet someone at A or B.
Train Station (beside Terminal C)
- Train
Brightline station, beside Terminal C and Parking Garage C
Open 5am to 11pm, for West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami only; there is no train to the parks. From Terminal C walk through Parking Garage C, about 1,200 feet.
- Hotel shuttle
Commercial Lane, Level 1, spaces C7 and C8; off-airport car hire at C3 and C4
Some hotel shuttles and off-airport rental companies also collect at the Train Station. The kerb in front of the station allows quick pick-ups and drop-offs.
Being picked up by a friend: where to wait and what it costs
In one of the two free cell phone lots: North, at 8730 Jeff Fuqua Blvd N, and South, at 10546 Jeff Fuqua Blvd S, opposite the Train Station and Garage C. Private cars can collect on the Arrivals kerb, Level 2 at Terminals A and B and Level 6 at Terminal C, but may not stand there unless loading. The airport suggests leaving the lot at least 20 minutes after landing, or 40 if there are checked bags.
To meet you inside, park in Garage A, B or C or on Terminal Top: the first 20 minutes are free, then $2 to 30 minutes and $1 for each 15 minutes after, to $24.
- Cell phone lots
- Free; North and South
- Garage parking
- 20 minutes free, then $2 to 30 minutes
- Daily maximum
- $24
Where to meet arriving passengers
At Terminals A and B the airport suggests waiting under the flight information boards by the checkpoints for gates 1–59 or 70–129, by the fountain in the Hyatt atrium, or in one of the terminal's restaurants. At Terminal C it is the Meet & Greet area on Level 6, inside the terminal. A pre-booked driver will meet you at one of these points with your name, which is the easiest start after a long flight from Europe.
Late at night
Ride apps can also collect on the Departures kerb, Level 3, at Terminals A and B between 9pm and 2am, as well as on the Arrivals kerb. Mears Connect runs around the clock, as do the shuttle between Terminals C and B and the Terminal Link. The Brightline station closes at 11pm.
Accessible pick-up
Accessible parking spaces are by the lifts on every level of Terminal Top and Garages A and B, and on Levels 3 and 5 of Garage C. On Mears Connect, pushchairs travel in the luggage bay. Ask your airline for wheelchair help to the kerb when you book.
Questions people ask
Good questions about Orlando International
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at Orlando airport?
On the Arrivals kerb, Level 2, at Terminals A and B at any hour, and on the Departures kerb, Level 3, from 9pm to 2am. At Terminal C, on the Arrivals kerb, Level 6.
Where are the taxis at Orlando airport?
On the Level 1 Ground Transportation kerb at Terminal A (spaces A22 to A25) and Terminal B (B30 to B34), and on the Level 6 Arrivals kerb at Terminal C.
Where is Mears Connect at Orlando airport?
On Level 1 of Terminal B, at bus slots B91 to B97, and on Level 1 of Terminal C. Vehicles leave every 20 to 30 minutes.
Is there a cell phone lot at Orlando airport?
Two, both free: North at 8730 Jeff Fuqua Blvd N and South at 10546 Jeff Fuqua Blvd S, opposite the Train Station.
Where do hotel shuttles pick up at Orlando airport?
On Level 1, the Commercial Lane: spaces A1 to A4 and A42 to A45 at Terminal A, B1 to B4 and B40 at Terminal B, C270 and C271 at Terminal C, and C7 and C8 at the Train Station. Universal's SuperStar Shuttle uses A30 to A33 and C282 to C283.
How much does it cost to park while picking up at Orlando airport?
The first 20 minutes are free in the terminal garages, then $2 to 30 minutes and $1 for every 15 minutes after, up to $24. The cell phone lots are free.
Where do I meet someone arriving at Terminal C in Orlando?
In the Meet & Greet area on Level 6, inside the terminal.
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