Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Orlando International Airport
Rideshare pickup at MCO is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at MCO
UUber Pickup Zone
Level 2 TNC Pick-Up zones — Domestic: Door 2, Lane 2; International: Door 11, Lane 1
LLyft Pickup Zone
Level 2 TNC Pick-Up zones — same Domestic Door 2 Lane 2; International Door 11 Lane 1
In the app
Enter 'MCO' in the app; domestic flights head to Door 2 Lane 2, international arrivals to Door 11 Lane 1 on Level 2
How to find the rideshare zone
Exit baggage claim and look for 'Ride App' signs directing you to the Level 2 TNC Pick-Up curb just outside the terminal doors.
Cell Phone Lot
MCO has two Cell Phone Lots: North at 8730 Jeff Fuqua Blvd N and South at 10546 Jeff Fuqua Blvd — both are 3–5 min from Level 2 pickup. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at MCO
When surge peaks: Surge peaks during Walt Disney World / Universal park seasons (spring break, summer, Christmas week) and after major Orlando convention center events; Sunday evening departures from theme park families also compress driver supply.
Wait tip
Drivers stage at 8149 Bear Road near B-52 Memorial Park; request your ride only after reaching the Level 2 pickup curb to prevent driver arrival before you.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at MCO including rental cars and public transit, see the MCO Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for MCO
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →