Trip to Orlando - Will you be driving?
By: Anna TrosperOctober 3, 2017You have planned the big vacation and have finalized all the details. Resort, park tickets, dining reservations, flights (if flying) and rental car. However, if you will be driving to Orlando or driving from the airport to your resort, you will need to plan for one more little thing. Toll Roads! Florida has many and you need to be prepared.The Florida Turnpike is also known as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike. If you will be driving to Orlando you will most likely take this turnpike and will have a few tolls to pay. This is the main interstate into Orlando.Some of the interstate highways are toll roads and you will have tolls to pay. If driving from the airport to your resort you will most likely encounter three toll booths to get to your resort. Tolls can range from $1.00 and I have paid up to $3.00. You can pay 3 different ways: cash, SunPass or Toll by Plate (This costs the most). If you are prepared you won’t have to pay this higher priced option.
You can buy your SunPass online or at retail locations throughout Florida. Retailers include Publix Super Markets, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and AAA South offices in Florida. Transponders are available at all Turnpike service plazas, Turnpike gas stations and SunPass Service Centers.To activate your SunPass, you will need to put a minimum of $10 in your prepaid account. You can activate online at 1-888-TOLL-FLA (1-888-865-5352), at a SunPass Payment Center or a SunPass Service Center.Finally, the most expensive option, but very convenient if you forgot cash, is paying by Toll-By-Plate. Where this all-electronic tolling system is in effect, you can pay by this method. A camera takes a picture of your license plate, and you will be mailed a bill for your tolls plus a $2.50 service charge. Most major car rental companies have programs that allow customers to utilize this Toll-By-Plate electronic collection system. The tolls and service fees will automatically be charged to the credit card used to rent the vehicle.I hope this helps you get a little more prepared for your trip. If you have any questions or would like help planning your trip to Orlando please contact me, I would be happy to help! I have been to Orlando quite a few times and have driven all over the area so I know how to get you where you need to go!Thank you and safe Travels!You can visit my Facebook page for more tips and travel information. I can also be reached at: annat@wishesfamilytravel.com. Send me an e-mail I would love to talk with you.