International Drive

Holidays in International Drive

I-Drive is Florida’s fun capital

International Drive, or ‘I-Drive’ as it’s known, is like ‘The Strip’ of Orlando – a place where you can eat and shop until your heart’s content. If you're looking for excitement then you need to head on an I-Drive holiday. Find your perfect International Drive holiday and enjoy non-stop entertainment.


 

Guarantee the hotel you want and get early access to a choice of Virgin Atlantic flights. You can also spread the cost of your holiday with Direct Debit payments.
 

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We fly to Orlando daily

9-10 hour flight
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One-stop flights to Orlando are available from Birmingham and Glasgow with our partners airlines.

Where is I-Drive?

I-Drive is a 11-mile strip which runs from the North end at Oak Ridge Road near Orlando International Premium Outlets stretching South through Orange County to Highway 192.

  • 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport
  • 80 minutes from Tampa International Airport
  • 5 minutes from North end of I-Drive
  • 10 minutes from SeaWorld
  • 20 minutes from Walt Disney World Resort
  • 20 minutes from Downtown Orlando
  • 20 minutes from ICON Park
  • 60 minutes from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

The highlights of I-Drive

Step into The International Drive Entertainment District - or I-Drive as we know it - for an unforgetable holiday.

  • Universal Orlando Resort
  • SeaWorld Orlando
  • ICON Park - located in the heart of I-Drive, home to Madame Tussauds, Titanic: Artifact exhibition, Pirate Cove Adventure mini golf, Chocolate Kingdom, WonderWorks, Ripley's Believe it or Not!, NASCAR kart racing and the famous Wheel at ICON Park.
  • Escape rooms
  • iFLY indoor skydiving
  • Helicopter tours
  • 30+ hotels and resorts
  • 7+ Golf courses
  • Over 300 dining options
  • Over 50 music and comedy bars and venues

Getting around

The I-Ride trolley transportation is a great way to get around and operates daily or you may opt to hire a car and take your adventure in your own hands where everything is easily accessible. 

Top hotels in International Drive

Did you know?

You can reach I-Drive easily by flying direct into Tampa with Virgin Atlantic!

Not finding flights to suit your dates or budget? I-Drive is just 90 minutes drive from Tampa International airport so it's a great alternative to think about.

From 29th November 2023 Virgin Atlantic will be flying daily so book ahead to create the perfect Florida holiday for you and your family today!

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Essential Information for International Drive

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Flight information
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Daily flights to Orlando from across the UK.
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Do I need a Visa?

Yes. You'll need to obtain approval no less than 72 hours prior to travel to the US via the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) scheme.

Find out more about Travel Visas here »

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Florida Fun Card

Available exclusively to Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers on arrival, our Florida Fun card offers discounts for the whole of your Florida holiday:

  • Up to 25% off hundreds of restaurants
  • Shopping offers at Premium Outlets, Florida Mall, Old Town and more.
  • Up to 20% off 50+ Orlando attractions including ICON Park, Gatorland, WonderWorks and many more!

Valid for use up to 31st December 2023

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