How much time should I allow to return rental car at Budget in MCO?

[VAfamily1998]

This is my first time renting a car at MCO, but I have read about "long lines" on these boards.
I will be returning the car on a Saturday in August. Our flight (on American airlines, if it makes a difference) is scheduled to depart at 6 pm. Everyone in our party is an adult/teenager with only a small carry on for luggage, so no strollers/wheelchairs/excessive luggage to slow us down.

Should we aim to arrive at MCO around 3:30? Currently I have a lunch reservation at Raglan Road for noon, if we leave Disney Springs around 2:30 pm, should that work? Thank you!

 

[dina444444]

My experience at MCO is only with Alamo but on each occasion it took less than 5 minutes once I was in the garage.

 

[DebbieB]

This is my first time renting a car at MCO, but I have read about "long lines" on these boards.
I will be returning the car on a Saturday in August. Our flight (on American airlines, if it makes a difference) is scheduled to depart at 6 pm. Everyone in our party is an adult/teenager with only a small carry on for luggage, so no strollers/wheelchairs/excessive luggage to slow us down.

Should we aim to arrive at MCO around 3:30? Currently I have a lunch reservation at Raglan Road for noon, if we leave Disney Springs around 2:30 pm, should that work? Thank you!

That should be more than enough time.

 

[VAfamily1998]

My experience at MCO is only with Alamo but on each occasion it took less than 5 minutes once I was in the garage.

That should be more than enough time.

Thank you both!

 

[TamaraQT]

You will drive up....they will inspect the vehicle as you remove your luggage...they will scan the barcode on the vehicle to end your rental. Print you a receipt from their handheld device and send you on your way. Less than 5 minutes. You will be fine!! Enjoy your Raglan Road lunch. If your flight leaves at 6 and you are at MCO by 330-400pm, you will be fine. Extra time may be needed to get to your gate because MCO is a very busy airport. The rental car return will the easiest part. ENJOY!!!!

 

[firstwdw]

Make sure you fill the tank well before you arrive to the airport! We ran into that issue trying to return a rental car as there are no gas stations within miles of MCO. We got lost driving the perimeter of the airport trying to find a gas station and ended up turning it in without refueling and paying the fine.

 

[dina444444]

Make sure you fill the tank well before you arrive to the airport! We ran into that issue trying to return a rental car as there are no gas stations within miles of MCO. We got lost driving the perimeter of the airport trying to find a gas station and ended up turning it in without refueling and paying the fine.

There is a Wawa station about 2 miles north of the airport on the west side of the street on the same street as the airport and they charge normal prices.