Orlando International Airport (MCO) has seen remarkable growth in passenger traffic following the resurgence of travel post-pandemic. In 2023, MCO ranked as the 7th busiest airport in the US, experiencing a 15% uptick in passenger volume compared to 2022. To accommodate the influx of travelers to Orlando, the airport unveiled Terminal C at the end of 2022, featuring an additional 15 gates. Furthermore, MCO’s ambitious expansion plans encompass the construction of more gates, a new terminal, and a state-of-the-art rental car facility in the foreseeable future:
- Additional expansion of Terminal C, adding another 24 gates
- Further capacity with Terminal D, currently in the planning stages
- A consolidated rental car facility will be located on the south side of the airport
- Construction of a second on-site hotel
- Plans to build a vertiport near Terminal C for electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOL)
MCO Rental Car Fees
In a press release, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board discusses the construction of a consolidated rental car facility (ConRAC) that would centralize rental car operations from all terminals. In the same section, the Board talks about the approval of an increase to the Customer Facility Charge added to car rentals at MCO.
The Board also approved a request to increase the Customer Facility Charge (CFC) paid by rental car users. The adjustment will raise the CFC from $6.00 to $9.00 per day, with a maximum collection period of 7 days.
In light of the significant growth in traffic and as part of the evaluation of improved and expanded facilities for rental car operations and enhancements to the rental car customer experience, GOAA is pursuing the design and construction of a consolidated rental car facility (ConRAC). A ConRAC would centralize rental car operations from all terminals into its own dedicated facility. This consolidation would free up significant space in the passenger parking garages currently occupied by the rental car companies. The ConRAC is expected to be funded primarily by CFCs.
The effective date of the increase will be November 1, 2024, in order to give companies time to inform their customers.
Starting on November 1st, 2024, the fee will increase to $9 per day with a maximum of $63 per rental (7-day max).
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3 comments
If I already have a reservation for after November 1st, will I be charged the extra fee, or is it for reservations made after November 1st?
How I read this is that the fee will increase on November 1st for everyone. The lead time supposedly to let companies have time to inform customers. The only chance of not paying it would be for the rental car company to pay the increase in fee, which I could see them doing in some cases.
If this is to fund facilities because of more travelers, isn’t the number of travelers (volume) supposed to cover the new facility? Why increase the volume and increase the fee. It is insane to pay up to USD63 for a bunch of bozos at the airport. MONOMPOLY POSITION.