[Shimpy]

I would appreciate any hints to save time to pick up arrivals at Orlando Int. Airport. Where to park, what to watch for when going into the airport, etc.
I've never been there and know how confusing airports can be.

[borjo]

I always exit at the 7-11 before tha airport on the right. I think it's exit #8. Then my passenger calls me when she arrives at ground transportation and lets me know what marker # she's at. Takes 5 minutes to get there, drive into "arriving passengers" and pick them up.

[tpop1]

Another alternative is to use the cell phone lot ...its all the way on the south side of the airport. (drive past the terminals - follow signs)

Plenty of parking, port-a-potty, and close to the terminals.

[red tail]

as you are entering the airport watch for the cell phone lot and just pull in and wait for your pasgr to call you. then youre just seconds away!

[swrinfla]

I've used the cell phone lot several times. I've found that the best timing is: passengers call you just as they deplane. By the time you arrive at their Level 2 [Baggage Clain level] Arrivals, they should normally be waiting on the curb for you!

Note that I usually pick up at the A side (north), so pick ups at the B side (south), so the amountof time may vary.

SWR

[Bogie Shooter]

Here is a map that may help to find the cell phone lot.
http://www.orlandoairports.net/ops/i...ne_Lot_Map.jpg

[Tickled_pink]

Another vote for the cell phone lot!

[gatherer47]

cell phone is your best option I believe

[gatherer47]

should say cell phone lot[see above]

[jojo]

It is critical to know whether your passenger is in Terminal A or B. I always give a "door" number when someone is picking me up. For example A 10 is about in the middle on the A side. Also know that car pick ups are on the baggage claim level but if you are using a van like the Villages airport vans you have to go down one level from baggage claim.

[LndLocked]

Take the toll roads .... Fla Turnpike to 528 to airport and back the same way. It will cost you about $10.00 in tolls round trip but it is well well worth it as ANY alternative route to the airport is huge pain and add a LOT of time to your trip (trust me, I grew up in Orlando)

When you get there look for the airline on the terminal A & B lists (BIG overhead signs) so you know which terminal pick up to go to.

Follow the signs to the "cell waiting lot" and tell your party to call when they get to baggage claim ..... then again when they go outside with the door number.

[Steve & Deanna]

Although we have yet to pick up friends or relatives at Orlando, we too have heard of the 'cell phone parking lot' but talking with friends just last night, they informed us that it was almost as economical for guests to take the Villages Shuttle and get dropped off in Sumter Landing.

[LndLocked]

Originally Posted by Steve & Deanna

Although we have yet to pick up friends or relatives at Orlando, we too have heard of the 'cell phone parking lot' but talking with friends just last night, they informed us that it was almost as economical for guests to take the Villages Shuttle and get dropped off in Sumter Landing.

It is $60.00 round trip PER PERSON to use the Villages Shuttle!

The Villages Transportation ? Orlando International Airport Shuttle Service

[Indy-Guy]

Ok here is the deal. The Express Pick Up is for me a no brainer if you use it once you will use it every time. There are a few rules you have to follow.

1. Must have Sun Pass and I suggest that you call Sun Pass and confirm that your account is set up to use the Express Pick up.

2. When you pull into the Express area the instructions are on the signs because the security is very intense but brief. Because you are parking inside the terminal. They will look in your trunk and you can not have any packages in your trunk. You have to get out of your car and open your trunk. They will also use mirrors to look under your car. But all you have to do is stop and open your trunk. This only takes a minute or two.

3. Now the good part you are parking in the terminal where the limos park. When you get out of your car you will walk about 10 yards and you are in the terminal where the rental car desks are at. Go up one level any you are at the baggage level.

4. I have never paid over $1.00 and who ever you are picking up will say how did you get this parking place. Cost goes on your Sun Pass account.
Express Pick Up entrance is on the right as you come into the terminal.

Below is a link to the information from Sun Pass.

http://www.orlandoairports.net/ops/i...p_Brochure.pdf

[ewstanley]

I agree that the Express Pick Up is the easiest and quickest. My daughter was surprised that we only had to walk a short way to get to my car. We love it.