Car Rental Orlando – Tropical Ford HLE

Parking in Orlando

• Central Parking (32801) has over 2,000 spaces, close to Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Universal Orlando Resort, and WonderWorks Orlando.
• Visit Orlando Parking Garage (32887) is convenient for SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, and Escapology Escape Rooms Orlando.
• City Centre Parking (34741) can be reached from our rental office in 20-25 minutes and is close to Kissimmee Lakefront Park and the Flamingo Waterpark Resort,

Key roads in Orlando

• Interstate 4 (I-4) runs through Florida from Tampa to Daytona Beach and South Daytona, intersecting with several major expressways including I-75, for connections with Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan.
• US Route 441 (US-441) connects Miami to Tennessee, passing right by the Hertz Rental office at Tropical Ford.
• Central Florida GreeneWay 1 (FL-417 / SR-417) forms the eastern beltway around Orlando, running between Celebration and Sanford.

How to get from Orlando - Tropical Ford HLE to Universal Studios

It takes less than 20 minutes to drive the 10 miles from Orlando – Tropical Ford HLE to Universal Studios Florida.

1. Leave the car rental car park at S Orange Blossom Trail and follow Barley Club Drive.
2. Take a left on to US-441 and then right at the fork to merge on to Florida’s Turnpike.
3. Take exit 259 to get on to I-4 W.
4. Take exit 75B using the right two lanes to merge on to S Kirkman Road.
5. Turn right on to International Drive and right again to reach Universal Boulevard.

How to get from Orlando – Tropical Ford HLE to Grande Lakes

Grande Lakes is just an eight-minute drive from the Orlando – Tropical Ford HLE. Just take S Trail Circle and turn right onto Central Florida Parkway, then make a left onto S John Young Parkway to arrive at Grande Lakes. 

Best hotels in Orlando

Courtyard by Marriott Orlando South / Grande Lakes Area

4120 W Taft Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32837

From the Courtyard by Marriott Orlando South / Grande Lakes Area hotel, you can access both Universal Studios and SeaWorld in minutes. After a long day at the theme park, unwind in your spacious and comfortable room or suite, relax by the pool or enjoy a delicious dinner at The Bistro.

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819

If your Orlando trip is all about the theme parks, opt for a stay in Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, one of Orlando’s most fun and vibrant hotels. Here you’ll find an on-site bowling alley, two huge pools, and special appearances from some of your favorite characters. All that, and you’re also on the doorstep of Universal Studios, enjoying benefits such as early admission with a valid theme park ticket.

Flamingo Waterpark Resort

2261 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34744

This full-service hotel and resort features family and kids’ suites as well as deluxe doubles and kings, with amenities including an outdoor pool, children’s playground, and movie nights. Each night’s stay comes complete with four complimentary passes to the waterpark, where you can enjoy exhilarating water slides.

Best restaurants in Orlando

Q’Kenan Restaurant

8117 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32821

Enjoy unassuming, expertly prepared, down-home Venezuelan cuisine at Q’Kenan. One of Orlando’s best-kept secrets, Q’Kenan serves classic Latin American fare, such as empanadas, tostaditas, arepas, and cachapas, all with your choice of filling.

Charcoal Zyka

10249 S John Young Parkway #109, Orlando, FL 32837

Spice-lovers will want to check out the dishes on offer at Charcoal Zyka, Orlando’s premiere Indian Restaurant. Here you’ll find Indian food with a Portuguese influence made with only the freshest local ingredients. Dine on anything from aloo matar to shrimp korma, and chana masala to goat vindaloo.

Melao Bakery

2001 Consulate Drive, Orlando, FL 32837 / 1912 Fortune Road, Kissimmee FL 34744

For lighter bites, try a Melao Bakery lunch, where you can choose from classic North and South American dishes including maizena, bocadillo, croquettes, burgers, and much more. There are two Melao Bakeries close by, one just five minutes away from the rental office and one in Kissimmee, around 25 minutes away.

Best things to do in Orlando

Universal Studios

6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819

When most people think of Orlando, the first thing that springs to mind is theme parks. One of the city’s biggest, Universal Studios, is where you can test your mettle on the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, take a Forbidden Journey with Harry Potter or get interactive with the Men in Black Alien Attack – the only question is which one you try first.

Crayola Experience

8001 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809

For a family fun day you won’t forget in a hurry, try the Crayola Experience. Children and adults alike will love getting creative and exploring the interactive, hands-on exhibits and activities.

Shingle Creek Regional Park

925 S Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746

This urban oasis is the ideal spot for shrugging off the cares of the world and getting back to nature. Walk, cycle or even travel by boat as you explore miles of natural beauty and wildlife reserves.