Everything you need to know before you land — airports, customs timing, distances, child seats, tipping, and the easiest way to reach Disney, Miami, and cruise ports from abroad.
Florida is one of the most visited destinations in the world for international travelers — attracting families from Europe, Latin America, Asia, and beyond for Disney vacations, cruises, Miami Beach, and multi-city Florida itineraries. For many of these visitors, navigating American airports, ground transportation, and the sheer distances involved in Florida is unfamiliar territory.
This guide explains everything an international visitor needs to know about getting around Florida — from the moment your plane lands through customs to your hotel, resort, or cruise terminal.
| Orlando International (MCO) | Best for Disney World, Universal Studios, Davenport vacation homes. ~22 miles to Disney, ~45 miles to Port Canaveral. |
| Miami International (MIA) | Best for Miami hotels, PortMiami cruises, and South Florida. Also used by travelers heading to Orlando via long-distance transfer. |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | Often cheaper airfares than MIA. ~26 miles to Miami, adjacent to Port Everglades cruise terminal. Good alternative entry point for South Florida. |
| Tampa International (TPA) | Best for Tampa area, Gulf Coast, and cruise departures from Port Tampa Bay. |
International arrivals at US airports must clear customs and immigration before collecting luggage and exiting to ground transportation. At MCO and MIA, this process typically takes 45 to 90 minutes — sometimes longer during peak arrival windows. This time must be factored into your ground transportation plan, especially for cruise connections with boarding deadlines.
When booking private transportation, always communicate your flight number — your driver will track the actual arrival and adjust the pickup time based on your real landing time, not the scheduled one. This means no waiting outside if customs takes longer than expected, and no extra charges for the delay.
Florida is a large state. Distances between popular destinations are much greater than visitors from smaller countries often expect. A few key reference points:
These distances make pre-booked private transportation especially important — improvising ground transportation at the airport after a long international flight adds stress and time at the moment when travelers are most tired.
The easiest option for international travelers — message us on WhatsApp before you travel to confirm your booking and get all details in writing.
The online booking system accepts international reservations — no US phone number or address required.
US number: (954) 857-8186 and (407) 520-9506. International callers can also reach us via WhatsApp on these numbers.
Florida law requires child safety seats for children under 5 years old. Visitors traveling with young children must ensure their ground transportation includes the correct seat type — infant seat, toddler seat, or booster seat depending on the child's age and weight.
Eva Transportation provides all child seat types free of charge, pre-installed before pickup. Specify the number of children and their ages when booking — this is one of the most important things to arrange before arriving, as rideshare availability of child-seat-equipped vehicles in Florida is inconsistent and cannot be guaranteed on the day.
Tipping is customary — not legally required, but standard practice in American service culture. For private car service and transportation drivers, a tip of 15 to 20 percent of the fare is typical for good service. This can be given in cash at the end of the ride, or added when booking online where the option is available.
Private transportation in Florida is typically paid by credit card — Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are all accepted. Cash in US dollars is also accepted. International credit cards work normally. Currency conversion happens through your card issuer at current rates — no action is needed on your part beyond paying in USD.
| MCO → Walt Disney World | From $180 per vehicle |
| MCO → Port Canaveral | From $210 per vehicle |
| Tampa → Port Canaveral | From $500 per vehicle |
| MIA ↔ Port Canaveral | From $1,150 per vehicle |
| Tampa → MCO | From $350 per vehicle |
| Hourly charter | From $110 per hour |
| Child seats | Free of charge |
| Flight delay adjustment | Free of charge |
Book your airport transfer before you fly — via WhatsApp, online, or by phone. Fixed pricing, free child seats, flight tracking included.