Is it cheaper to drive to Disney World?

Driving, though, may no longer be as budget-friendly as we thought, thanks to rising gas prices in Florida. If you're planning a trip to Disney World, just getting to your Disney World hotel can eat up a big portion of your budget!



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Freedom of Having Your Own Car You also have the ability to go park at the actual theme park, which allows you to arrive and leave whenever you want, and it can also help you park hop faster. Keep in mind that if you're staying at a Disney World hotel, you can park at the theme parks for free.

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If cost is a factor: Driving is cheaper- no car rental, no airport parking fees etc. But it does take some time off of your vacation. So you really have to figure out what you're planning when you're there. A 3 day hopper and Universal Studios with transportation is 4 days in California.

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It's easy to drive to Walt Disney World Resort. We're located southwest of Orlando, off Interstate 4, west of Florida's Turnpike. View our interactive map for detailed driving directions to Walt Disney World Resort.

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Considering renting a car at the airport? You might want to think about using a service like Uber or Lyft instead. Sure, Disney makes parking easy, but in most cases, if you Lyft or Uber to a park you'll have a lot less walking than if you drove.

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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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The Best Times to Go to Disney World for Fewer Crowds and Beautiful Weather
  • High Seasons: March to April and June to August.
  • Shoulder Seasons: December to February, plus the month of May.
  • Low Season: September to November.


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Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World. The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park.

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So, how much does the average Disney trip cost? The average cost of a Disney vacation is around $225.00-$240.00 per person per day for guests staying at the value resorts or moderate resorts and $245.00 – $285.00 for guests staying at a Disney World on-site deluxe resort.

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Using the above analysis as a guide, a good daily budget for Disney is around $233 per person per day if you are traveling as a family of four, or a total of $935 for the whole family. This figure includes theme park tickets, parking, food, and spending money, but not accommodation.

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Our standard recommendation for a Walt Disney World trip is four full days, one day in each park. But three days is a good amount, too, and we take pretty frequent three-day visits as well. In this post, we're going to discuss planning a three-day visit to Walt Disney World.

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Disney World vacations should never feel rushed. But how long do you really need? A Disney World trip that lasts 4 or 5 days allows you to spend one full day at each theme park. But to get the full Disney experience without feeling rushed, the ideal amount of time is 6 to 7 days.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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A trip at this time of year also has the added bonus of cooler temperatures — or, to superfans, Spirit Jersey weather. Disney World's least busy month, though, is almost always September.

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December is one of the busiest times of year for Disney World, and, as such, sees the highest average ticket prices. The most expensive day to visit Disney World at the end of the year is, again, not a surprise, the period of time right before Christmas until New Year's Eve.

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“A great Disney trip, if it's your first time, is seven to nine days,” Alder said. “Don't rush it.” Alder said travelers need at least four days to visit the parks, but staying beyond this allows visitors to see them at a more leisurely pace. Plus, there is so much more to Disney World than the theme parks, he said.

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Our standard recommendation for a Walt Disney World trip is four full days, one day in each park.

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In my own experience and based on the reports of others, most people find that six to seven days is great but nine days or longer may become too much of a good thing unless you include some non-theme park activities into the mix.

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Disneyland Rides You Can Skip & The Ones That Are A Mistake To Miss
  • Prioritizing Attractions at Disneyland.
  • Rides To Skip—Autopia.
  • Rides To Skip—Casey Jr. ...
  • Rides To Skip—Rivers of America Boats.
  • Rides To Skip—Astro Orbitor.
  • Rides To Skip—Dumbo.
  • Rides To Skip—Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage.


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If you plan to stay at Walt Disney World for your whole vacation, it's probably not worth it. But, if you intend to go over to Universal, explore more of Central Florida, or just run a lot of errands off-property, car rental might be the right choice for you.

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