Quick answer: The easiest way to get from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is a private car booked ahead to your I-Drive hotel. With Grayson Towncar, that ride is a fixed $105 one way ($195 round trip) in an Executive Sedan for up to 4 people, and your driver meets you at baggage claim. For show days, book separate transfers if you only need a ride there and back, or keep a car and chauffeur by the hour (from $105 an hour, 5-hour minimum) if you're moving between the convention center, meetings and dinners.
How far is the convention center from MCO?
The convention center sits on International Drive, in the middle of Orlando's hotel and convention district. I-Drive is about 15 miles from MCO, and a direct private ride to an I-Drive hotel usually takes 20 to 25 minutes in normal traffic.
The OCCC is a big campus, not a single building. According to occc.net, it has a West Concourse (9800 International Drive) and a North/South building, with the North Concourse at 9400 Universal Boulevard and the South Concourse at 9899 International Drive. Find your hall in your show emails and tell us when you book. It makes drop-off and pickup much easier.
MCO to the convention area: fixed fares by vehicle
Every fare is per vehicle, not per person, and fixed when you book. Tolls and taxes are included, and there's no surge pricing. These are the current fares from MCO to International Drive hotels on our rates and booking page:
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Up to 4 | 3 | $105 | $195 |
| Family Minivan | Up to 5 | 5 | $120 | $230 |
| Luxury SUV | Up to 6 | 6 | $140 | $275 |
| Passenger Van | Up to 10 | 11 | $175 | $340 |
| Van (14 Pax), our Sprinter | Up to 14 | 14 | $225 | $440 |
Every airport pickup includes flight tracking and a meet and greet inside baggage claim, with your driver holding a name sign. If your flight is late, your pickup moves to your real arrival time at no charge. Landing at the newer Terminal C? See our MCO Terminal C pickup guide, or read more about Orlando airport transportation and our MCO airport-to-hotel guide.
Staying on I-Drive: when you need a car (and when you don't)
Some hotels connect straight to the convention center. Per occc.net, pedestrian bridges link the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Rosen Plaza, Rosen Centre and Hilton Orlando to the convention center buildings. If you're staying at one of these, you can probably walk to the show. You'll still want a car for the airport runs and for dinners off the property.
If your hotel is farther away, a private car saves you a long walk in the Florida heat and a wait in the show's taxi or rideshare lines. Our International Drive car service page lists the hotels we serve along the corridor.
Show-day drop-off and pickup
On show days, the convention center sets up its traffic plan around the events it's hosting. Here's what occc.net says:
- Rideshare drop-off and pickup points are set up around the campus and marked with banners and signs.
- Taxi stands are usually at the front of the building, but where they are depends on the show.
- Parking rates depend on the event and on the size of the vehicle. Electronic message signs along International Drive and the nearby roads point drivers to event parking.
Since every show is set up a little differently, a few things help:
- Tell us your building and hall. "West Concourse, Hall B" gets you closer than "the convention center."
- Set your pickup time with a buffer. The roads around the campus get crowded when a big session lets out. Setting your pickup a little after your last session ends means you won't have to rush.
- Keep your phone on. Agree on a meeting spot ahead of time, and watch for event signs and traffic staff on the day.
- Plan departure day. If you're heading straight from the show floor to MCO with your bags, book that transfer ahead and leave plenty of time for airport security.
Transfer or hourly on show days?
If you only need a ride to the convention center in the morning and back to your hotel at night, two fixed transfers are usually the simplest choice. Hourly makes more sense when your day has several stops: a client breakfast, the show floor, an off-site meeting and a team dinner, with the car waiting for you between them.
Hourly chauffeur service rates, all with a 5-hour minimum:
- Executive Sedan (up to 4): $105 an hour, $525 minimum
- Luxury SUV (up to 6): $120 an hour, $600 minimum
- Passenger Van (up to 10): $130 an hour, $650 minimum
- Van (14 Pax) (up to 14): $160 an hour, $800 minimum
Not sure which to book? Our guide to hourly car service vs a fixed transfer walks you through it.
Moving a team or booth staff
Exhibitors and company groups often land on different flights. We can send more than one vehicle, and each driver tracks their own group's flight, so one delay doesn't hold up everyone else. A Passenger Van seats up to 10 and the Van (14 Pax) seats up to 14, so a whole team can ride together. Every ride comes with a receipt for expense reports. See corporate transportation and event transportation for more.
Good to know before you book
From our reservation policies:
- You have a 60-minute grace period after your flight lands, and a 10-minute grace period at hotel pickups.
- Pickups between 10 PM and 6 AM have a flat $20 after-hours fee, which helps with late flights after an evening reception.
- Cancel 48 or more hours before pickup for a full refund.
- Any stop that isn't on your reservation costs extra, so tell us about it ahead of time.
Gratuity is optional and never added automatically.
How to book
Send us your flight, hotel, show dates, building and hall, and how many people are traveling. You can book airport transfers online on the rates and booking page, email reservations@graysontowncar.com, or call (407) 212-7190. We're available 24/7. Have other questions? Our Orlando transportation FAQs cover car seats, luggage and more.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a car from MCO to the Orange County Convention Center?
A private Executive Sedan from MCO to International Drive hotels is $105 one way or $195 round trip for up to 4 people. A Luxury SUV for up to 6 is $140 one way, and the Van (14 Pax) for up to 14 is $225 one way. Prices are per vehicle, with tolls and taxes included.
How long is the drive from MCO to the convention center?
I-Drive is about 15 miles from MCO, and a direct ride usually takes 20 to 25 minutes in normal traffic. Plan for more time during holiday weeks and when large shows are starting or ending.
Can my driver pick me up right at the convention center?
Yes, we pick up and drop off at the convention center. The OCCC sets its drop-off and pickup areas for each event, so tell us your building and hall when you book, agree on a meeting spot ahead of time, and follow event signs and traffic staff on the day.
Can I keep the same car and driver all day?
Yes. Book hourly and your chauffeur waits between sessions, meetings and dinners. Rates start at $105 an hour for an Executive Sedan, with a 5-hour minimum on every vehicle.
Do I get a receipt for expense reports?
Yes. Every ride comes with a receipt, and because fares are fixed at booking, the receipt matches the quote.
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