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Orlando hotels with free airport shuttle are clustered in one small area: the Airport North business district off Semoran Boulevard, just north of Orlando International Airport (MCO). The eight hotels below each say on their own official pages that the ride to and from the terminals is complimentary, and we checked what each one says about hours, how to call the van and what you pay to park.
A free van makes the most sense for a late arrival, an early flight, a cruise or train connection, or a park-and-fly night. It won’t take you to the theme parks, and almost no hotel in the Disney, Universal or International Drive areas offers a free airport ride, so we explain your options for those too.
Quick answer: For a free MCO shuttle with the most published detail, pick Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside (vans every 15 to 30 minutes) or the 24-hour shuttles at DoubleTree and Sheraton Suites. For free breakfast too, look at Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites and Hyatt House. If you’d rather skip the shuttle entirely, the Hyatt Regency is inside the terminal.
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How we chose these airport shuttle hotels
Lots of booking sites tick a “free airport shuttle” box for hotels that charge for it or have quietly dropped it. We only kept a hotel if its own brand page listed the MCO shuttle as complimentary at our last check, and we note the date of every page we used.
- Verified shuttle: complimentary on the hotel’s official page (Marriott, Hilton or Hyatt), with hours or call instructions where the hotel gives them.
- Location: all eight are about 2.5 to 3.5 miles by road from the Terminal A and B curbs, roughly 10 minutes without traffic, and about 4 to 4.5 miles from Terminal C.
- Value: free breakfast, parking costs and room types (suites, kitchens) count. We don’t rank hotels by review scores.
- Freshness: brand sites block automated visits, so we read archived copies of the official pages captured between November 2025 and July 2026. Shuttle policies can change at short notice, so call the hotel before you land.
Orlando hotels with free airport shuttle compared
| Hotel | Shuttle (as listed) | Free breakfast | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Airport Lakeside | Every 15–30 min; call | No | $30 self, $38 valet |
| Sheraton Suites | 24/7 on request | No | $22 a day |
| Embassy Suites | Complimentary | Yes, made to order | $25 a day |
| DoubleTree | 24 hours | No (paid) | $22 self, $30 valet |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | Complimentary | Yes, hot | $15.98 a day |
| Homewood Suites | Complimentary | Yes, hot | $10 a day |
| Hyatt House | Complimentary | Yes | Ask the hotel |
| Courtyard | On request | No | $20 a day |
Parking rates come from the hotels’ own pages at last check and exclude tax. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book. Road distances come from OSRM routing without traffic.
1. Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside
This full-service hotel at 7499 Augusta National Drive is set on a lake with Adirondack chairs on the shore. Marriott lists both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center and four restaurants. Crimson Cafe serves à la carte breakfast on weekdays and a buffet on weekends, and Rooted Grounds sells coffee and grab-and-go food.
It’s also the only hotel on this list that publishes a shuttle timetable. That’s useful if you’re timing an early check-in for a flight.
- Why stay: Frequent free vans plus an indoor pool for a rainy arrival day.
- Getting there / to the parks: At last check (May 2026 archive of Marriott’s page), the complimentary shuttle left every 15 minutes from 5 to 9 a.m. and every 30 minutes the rest of the day. For a pickup from the airport, call 407-851-9000. Marriott lists MCO at 2.2 miles; by road it’s about 2.7 to 3.5 miles to the Terminal A/B curbs and 4.3 miles to Terminal C. Epic Universe is about 11 miles by road and Universal’s garages about 12 to 13.
- Good to know: Self-parking was $30 a day and valet $38, and Marriott mentions long-term parking with the free shuttle to the airport. Only service animals are allowed. Check-in is 3 p.m. and check-out noon.
Best for: Early flights, park-and-fly nights and travelers who want a full-service hotel.
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2. Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport
Every room at this 7550 Augusta National Drive hotel is a two-room suite with a pull-out sofa bed, which Marriott pitches at families. There’s an indoor/outdoor saltwater pool, Starbucks coffee at Sky Express and the Sky Grill restaurant. The hotel holds a free “Gatherings by Sheraton” event in the lobby on Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Why stay: A separate living room for the kids and a shuttle that runs around the clock.
- Getting there / to the parks: The hotel’s shuttle notice says the complimentary 24/7 airport shuttle runs on request. It also asks you to save the hotel’s number (407-240-5555) on your phone, because there’s no courtesy phone bank at the airport. The same page also calls it a “free scheduled shuttle,” so ask how it works at the time you land. Marriott lists MCO at 1.7 and 2.8 miles; by road it’s about 2.8 to 3.6 miles to Terminals A/B.
- Good to know: At last check (April 2026), on-site parking was $22 a day. Up to two pets of 40 lb or less are welcome for a $100 non-refundable fee per stay. Breakfast isn’t listed as included.
Best for: Families who need a suite for a night or two near MCO, and travelers with a dog of 40 lb or less.
3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport
At 5835 T. G. Lee Boulevard, this all-suite hotel has the most generous inclusions on the list. Hilton says all guests get the free airport shuttle, a free made-to-order breakfast buffet, and drinks and snacks at the complimentary evening reception. Hilton also lists an outdoor pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and room service.
- Why stay: Breakfast, an evening reception and the airport ride are all included in your rate.
- Getting there / to the parks: Hilton lists the MCO shuttle as complimentary but doesn’t publish hours, so call the hotel when you have your bags. Hilton gives the airport as 1 mile and “two miles” away; by road it’s about 2.5 to 3.4 miles to Terminals A/B. Hilton says the theme parks are about 30 minutes away.
- Good to know: At last check (February 2026), self-parking was $25 a day with no valet. The same page allowed up to two dogs or cats up to 75 lb, for $75 (one to four nights) or $125 (five or more). Check-in is 4 p.m.
Best for: Families and groups who want breakfast and extra space without paying for meals.
See prices and availability at Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport
4. DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport
The glass-fronted DoubleTree at 5555 Hazeltine National Drive sits next to the Lee Vista Promenade shopping center. Hilton lists an outdoor pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and room service, plus the brand’s warm cookie on arrival.
- Why stay: A free shuttle that Hilton says runs 24 hours.
- Getting there / to the parks: At last check (May 2026), Hilton described the hotel as 1.5 miles north of the airport “with free 24 hr. hotel shuttle.” By road, the Terminal A/B curbs are about 2.6 to 3.5 miles away. For cruisers, Hilton points to hotel-and-transportation packages sold through Go Port Canaveral.
- Good to know: Self-parking was $22 a day and valet $30. Pets aren’t allowed. Hilton’s amenities page (November 2025) lists breakfast for a fee, not included. Check-in is 4 p.m.
Best for: Red-eye arrivals and pre-cruise nights.
5. Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport at Gateway Village
This Hampton at 5460 Gateway Village Circle is the value pick of the Hilton group. Hilton lists a daily free hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi, plus an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a lobby bar.
- Why stay: Free breakfast, a free shuttle and a lower parking charge than most hotels on this list.
- Getting there / to the parks: Hilton lists the MCO shuttle as complimentary. The hotel says the airport is seven minutes away; by road it’s about 2.5 to 3.4 miles to Terminals A/B. Epic Universe is about 11 miles by road, Universal’s garages about 12 to 13 miles and the Disney park lots about 20 to 22.
- Good to know: Self-parking was $15.98 a day at last check (May 2026); a July 2025 capture of the same Hilton page called it complimentary, so confirm the current charge. Up to two dogs or cats are allowed for $75 (one to four nights) or $125 (five or more). Check-in is 4 p.m.
Best for: Budget-minded couples and families who want breakfast included.
Check availability at Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport at Gateway Village
6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport
Homewood is an extended-stay hotel a short walk around Gateway Village Circle from the Hampton. Every suite has a fully equipped kitchen, and Hilton lists a free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a complimentary evening social on Wednesdays. There’s also an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
- Why stay: A kitchen, free breakfast and the lowest published parking charge on this list.
- Getting there / to the parks: Hilton lists a complimentary shuttle to MCO, which it places 1.5 to 2 miles away; by road it’s about 2.6 to 3.4 miles to Terminals A/B. Hilton says Universal, Epic Universe and Walt Disney World are within a half-hour drive and SeaWorld is 12 miles away.
- Good to know: Self-parking was $10 a day at last check (February 2026), with no valet. Pets are allowed for a fee. Check-in is 4 p.m.
Best for: Longer stays, families who want to cook and travelers driving a rental car to the parks.
7. Hyatt House Orlando Airport
This extended-stay hotel at 5472 Gateway Village Circle has rooms and suites, some with kitchenettes or full kitchens. Hyatt lists a free breakfast buffet with hot options such as scrambled eggs, waffles and French toast, a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center and the H Market for snacks.
- Why stay: Free breakfast, a free shuttle and suites with kitchens.
- Getting there / to the parks: Hyatt’s page (November 2025 capture, the latest we could read) lists a free shuttle to and from Orlando International Airport. By road the Terminal A/B curbs are about 2.7 to 3.5 miles away. A Park and Fly offer bundles parking for one car for up to seven days with the shuttle.
- Good to know: Hyatt didn’t show a daily parking rate on the page we read, so ask when you book. Up to two housebroken dogs of up to 50 lb each are welcome for $100 (one to six nights) or $200 plus a cleaning fee (7 to 30 nights).
Best for: Dog owners and families who want a kitchen plus breakfast.
8. Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Airport
The Courtyard at 7155 North Frontage Road keeps things simple: Marriott lists a heated outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. The Bistro serves à la carte breakfast with Starbucks coffee, and dinner with cocktails and beer in the evening.
- Why stay: A straightforward stay with a free shuttle and fairly low parking.
- Getting there / to the parks: At last check (July 2026), Marriott listed the airport shuttle as complimentary and on request, so call the hotel to arrange a pickup. Marriott gives MCO as 2.8 miles away; by road it’s about 2.4 to 3.2 miles to Terminals A/B, the shortest drive in this list.
- Good to know: On-site parking was $20 a day. Marriott says breakfast isn’t free and pets aren’t allowed. Check-in is 3 p.m. and check-out noon.
Best for: Solo travelers and couples who only need a bed and a ride.
Check rates for Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Airport on Booking.com
No shuttle needed: the hotel inside MCO
The Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is inside the main terminal, above the security checkpoint for Gates 70–129, so you walk from baggage claim to the front desk. There’s no van to wait for, and no shuttle call to make. Our Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport review covers its rooms, rooftop pool and parking.
Where hotel shuttles pick up at Orlando airport
MCO puts free hotel shuttles in the commercial lanes on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1). At last check, the airport listed these spaces:
| Where you land | Hotel shuttle spaces | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal A | A1–A4 and A42–A45 | Level 1 |
| Terminal B | B1–B4 and B40 | Level 1 |
| Terminal C | C270 and C271 | Drop-off on Level 2 |
| Train station | C7 and C8 | For Brightline riders |
A few habits make the pickup smoother:
- Call once you have your bags. Most of these hotels run the van on request, and Sheraton Suites notes that there’s no courtesy phone bank at the airport. Save the number before you fly.
- Tell the driver your terminal. Terminal C is roughly 1 to 1.5 road miles farther from the hotels than A and B, and its shuttle stop is in a different place.
- Arriving by train? If you’re coming off Brightline from Miami, ask whether the van will stop at the train station spaces or only at the terminals.
- Have a backup. MCO’s own approximate-rates table, which looks dated, puts a taxi to the airport hotel area at $14 to $18.
For terminal maps, the Gate Link trams and rental car levels, see our Orlando airport guide.
What about Disney, Universal and International Drive hotels?
Don’t count on a free airport ride once you leave the airport area. MCO’s approximate-rates table lists the hotel shuttle as “Free!” for airport hotels and “N/A” for International Drive, downtown, Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee and the Disney resorts area. Disney’s free Magical Express ended in January 2022. Here’s what most visitors use instead:
- Disney-area hotels: Mears Connect is a paid shared shuttle to Disney-area hotels, from $16 per adult and $13 per child (ages 3 to 9) each way plus a fuel surcharge at last check. Our Orlando airport to Disney World guide compares it with rideshare, taxis and rental cars.
- Universal hotels: Universal’s SuperStar Shuttle charges $23 one way or $39 round trip per adult at last check, and serves Universal’s own hotels. See our Orlando airport to Universal guide for pickup points and alternatives.
- International Drive: plan on rideshare, a taxi or a rental car, as these hotels generally don’t include airport transport.
How to choose an Orlando airport shuttle hotel
All eight hotels are within a couple of blocks of each other, so choose on what’s included and how you’ll spend the next day, not on distance.
- Landing late or leaving very early: DoubleTree and Sheraton Suites list 24-hour shuttles, and Marriott Airport Lakeside starts its 15-minute departures at 5 a.m.
- Want breakfast included: Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites and Hyatt House.
- Families: Sheraton Suites has two-room suites and Embassy Suites has suites with a living area; Homewood and Hyatt House add kitchens.
- Park and fly: Marriott Airport Lakeside mentions long-term parking with the shuttle, and Hyatt House sells a seven-day Park and Fly offer. Ask any hotel about leaving a car before you book.
- Traveling with a dog: Sheraton Suites, Hampton, Homewood, Embassy Suites and Hyatt House accept pets for a fee; Marriott Lakeside, DoubleTree and Courtyard don’t.
- Driving to the parks next: Homewood has the lowest published parking charge, and every hotel here is about 11 to 13 road miles from Universal and Epic Universe.
If the airport is just your first night, compare areas in our guide to where to stay in Orlando. For more airport-area choices, including hotels without a free shuttle, see our Orlando airport hotels guide. Flying into Sanford instead? See hotels near Orlando Sanford Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Which Orlando hotels have a free airport shuttle?
At our last check, official brand pages listed a complimentary MCO shuttle at Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside, Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport, Embassy Suites Orlando Airport, DoubleTree Orlando Airport, Hampton Inn & Suites Gateway Village, Homewood Suites Orlando Airport, Hyatt House Orlando Airport and Courtyard Orlando Airport. All are in the Airport North area, about 2.5 to 3.5 road miles from Terminals A and B. Confirm with the hotel before you travel.
Where do hotel shuttles pick up at Orlando International Airport?
On the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1). MCO lists hotel shuttle spaces A1–A4 and A42–A45 at Terminal A, B1–B4 and B40 at Terminal B, and C270 and C271 at Terminal C. The train station has spaces C7 and C8. Call your hotel after you collect your bags, since most vans run on request and there’s no courtesy phone bank.
Do Disney World or International Drive hotels offer free airport shuttles?
Generally, no. MCO’s rate table lists free hotel shuttles only for the airport hotel area and “N/A” for Disney, Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee and International Drive. Disney ended Magical Express in January 2022. Mears Connect, a paid shared shuttle, serves Disney-area hotels, and Universal’s paid SuperStar Shuttle serves Universal’s own hotels. Rideshare and taxis cover everything else.
Do airport hotel shuttles in Orlando run 24 hours?
Some do. DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport lists a free 24-hour shuttle, and Sheraton Suites lists 24/7 service on request. Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside published a schedule of every 15 minutes from 5 to 9 a.m. and every 30 minutes after that. The other hotels list the shuttle as complimentary without hours, so ask about late-night pickups when you book.
Can I park at an Orlando airport hotel and take the shuttle to my flight?
Often, yes. Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside mentions long-term parking with its complimentary airport shuttle, and Hyatt House sells a Park and Fly offer covering parking for up to seven days. DoubleTree points cruisers to hotel-and-transportation packages sold through Go Port Canaveral. Rules and prices change, so ask the hotel how many days you can leave your car and what it costs.
Is there a hotel inside Orlando airport?
Yes. The Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is inside the main terminal, above the security checkpoint for Gates 70–129, so you don’t need a shuttle at all. Terminals A and B are a short walk away, and Terminal C is linked by the airport’s Terminal Link train. Compare its rates with the shuttle hotels for your dates.
Bottom line
For a free ride from MCO, stay in the Airport North cluster. Marriott Airport Lakeside publishes the most frequent schedule, DoubleTree and Sheraton Suites cover round-the-clock arrivals, and Embassy Suites, Hampton, Homewood and Hyatt House add free breakfast. Save your hotel’s number before you land, call once you have your bags, and confirm the shuttle and parking details directly, because they change more often than hotel websites do.
Check your dates at Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport
Sources checked in October 2026: MCO hotel shuttles, MCO ground transportation and approximate rates, Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside (Marriott), Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport (Marriott), DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport (Hilton).