Car Rental - Kissimmee

 

Rent a car in Kissimmee, Florida to begin your adventure in the Sunshine State. Known as ‘The Gateway to the Everglades’, Kissimmee offers exciting natural adventures you’ll never forget, plus some of the world’s most popular theme parks close by.

Head out in your holiday car rental and journey through the city’s sunny streets and wider Osceola County to reach Orlando, home to the unforgettable Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Closer to home, you’ll find Shingle Creek Regional Park – known as the northern headwaters of the Everglades and famous for its wide array stunning wildlife.

Kissimmee car rental with Hertz gives you the keys to Florida and beyond. Whether it’s a large SUV ready for a family road trip, or a convertible that’s made for this sun-kissed corner of the country, we’ve got the perfect holiday car rental for your adventure.

Reserve a Kissimmee car rental with Hertz and make memories to last a lifetime.

Kissimmee Locations

A Quick Guide to Kissimmee

Shingle Creek Regional Park

Shingle Creek Regional Park

925 South Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL, 34746

While the area’s many resorts are undeniably brilliant, head to Shingle Creek Regional Park for a taste of the real Central Florida. The ‘Gateway to the Everglades’ contains thousands of alligators, turtles and other fascinating wildlife. Hire a kayak, go fishing or cycle along a trail.

Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World

1375 East Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL, 32830

Kissimmee is only 12 miles from this resort, and it’s an essential visit for cinema lovers of all kinds. Hop into your rental car in Kissimmee and in approximately 30 minutes you’ll be enjoying nearly 2,500 acres full of thrilling rides, resort hotels and shopping centers. Fun for all the family is an understatement at Walt Disney World.

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL, 32789

A great day out for culture vultures, this museum features the largest Louis Comfort Tiffany collection, including fascinating pottery, paintings, lamps and jewelry. There’s also American art pottery, decorative art and graphics by other artists.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South

4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL, 34746

Only a 10-minute drive in your Kissimmee car rental from Walt Disney World, Embassy Suites is a perfect stay for families. It’s also great for golfers, situated 20 minutes from Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill and Greg Norman’s Champions Gate. Sumptuous suites await, plus fantastic food at the Kyng’s Grille bistro-style restaurant.

Margaritaville Resort Orlando

8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee, FL, 34747

The Margaritaville Resort is only minutes away from some of the area’s most exciting attractions, like Universal Orlando Resort. Unwind after a busy day sightseeing in the lagoon pool, or shop till you drop at the Promenade on Sunset Walk.

Galleria Palms Hotel

3000 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34747

Perfect for families and group travelers, the Galleria has everything you need for your time in the Sunshine State. It’s ideally located to explore the best attractions in the area, but you may be tempted to simply relax with a good book and laze by the sun-kissed pool.

Bahama Breeze Island Grille

1251 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Park your holiday car rental and enter this tropical paradise to dine on sensational Caribbean-inspired cuisine. The extensive menu is a feast for all the senses, offering everything from coconut shrimp and jerk wings to buttermilk fried chicken and baby back ribs.

Morimoto Asia

1600 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830

Master chef Masaharu Morimoto’s restaurant will delight fans of pan-Asian food. Highlights include Peking duck carving and dim sum. The 36-ft tall venue, featuring private dining spaces and a glass-encased kitchen, is as impressive as the menu.

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Orlando

1514 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32831

The traditional bar and grill concept is given a fresh approach in this restaurant, inspired by authentic farmhouses. Puck’s Mediterranean-influenced signature dishes include classic comfort food with a twist. Enjoy pasta and wood fired pizza or succulent meat and fish dishes.

Driving In and Around Kissimmee

  • Vine Street Square Shopping Center (34741) has 700 spaces available for customers and is close to Shingle Creek, Regional Park, the Plaza Del Sol Mall and Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
  • Kissimmee Intermodal Parking Garage (34741) is close to Kissimmee SunRail Station and Hart Memorial Central Library. It has 400 spaces you could use for your Kissimmee car rental.
  • Gateway Station Shopping Center (34744) has 2,100 spaces for customers and is near Silver Spurs Arena and The Ice Factory of Central Florida.
  • US Route 192 (US-192) runs through Kissimmee’s center. Travel west and you’ll reach Walt Disney World; go east to reach Melbourne on the coast.
  • State Road 91 (SR-91), also known as Florida’s Turnpike, is in the northeast of the city and leads to Orlando, passing the city’s numerous theme parks.
  • Interstate 4 (I-4) is entirely within Florida and runs along the outskirts of Kissimmee. Use it to reach other Florida cities including Daytona Beach and Tampa.

How to Get From Kissimmee to Walt Disney World

It takes around 30 minutes, traffic depending, to drive the 12 miles from Kissimmee to Walt Disney World in your holiday car rental.

  1. Travel northwest on North Street Boulevard and head towards Broadway.
  2. Turn left onto West Mabbette Street.
  3. Take the right turn into John Young Parkway
  4. Continue straight, then use the right two lanes to take the Osceola Parkway exit.
  5. Using any lane, turn left onto West Osceola Parkway.

 

How to Get From Kissimmee to Miami

It takes almost three and a half hours to travel from Kissimmee to Miami in your holiday car rental. Simply take US-441 South out of the city, enter Florida’s Turnpike toll road and stay on this route for around 200 miles. Take Exit 2C from I-95 South and continue on Downtown Distributor. Take Brickell Avenue to Southeast 12th Terrace to arrive.