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Florida, From Miami to Orlando

The best of Florida by car 4*

Road tripCar hire included

Deal negotiated for you

  • 14 days/13 nights self-drive tour
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the programme (or similar) in 4*-star hotels
  • Accommodation only, meals not included
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Car hire Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
  • Complimentary Thriller speedboat ride in Miami for a maximum of 2 people
  • Service charges and tourist tax included
Customise your trip on the Options page.

Your stay starts here

The best of Florida by car 4*

Embark on an unforgettable journey through dreamy beaches, theme parks and untamed wilderness

Get ready to experience all the splendour of Florida, with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the horizon! This self-drive tour will take you to discover some of the finest treasures that the Sunshine State has to offer, from the hustle and bustle of Miami to the magic of Walt Disney World, and from the turquoise waters of the Keys to the mysteries of the Everglades. Every stop is packed with dazzling landscapes, vibrant cultures and unforgettable experiences.

Travel along the mythical roads of the Florida peninsula at your own pace and experience an unforgettable journey.

Your itinerary day by day:

Day 1: Miami Airport (pick-up) - Miami

Day 2: Miami

Day 3: Key West

Day 4: Key West

Day 5: Bonita Springs

Day 6: Bonita Springs

Day 7: Clearwater

Day 8: Clearwater

Day 9: Crystal River

Day 10: Crystal River

Day 11: Orlando

Day 12: Orlando

Day 13: Orlando

Day 14: Orlando (vehicle drop-off)

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: MIAMI AIRPORT - MIAMI

Arrival in Miami and pick-up of your hire car at the airport.

Discover Miami, Florida's lifestyle and business capital, with its legendary beaches, dynamic economy and international appeal.

Rest of the day at leisure.

No meals. Overnight in Miami

DAY 2: MIAMI

Enjoy life in Miami, with its innumerable attractions, sports and entertainment. Shopping enthusiasts will also get their money's worth! Speedboat ride: The Thriller Miami high-speed sea trip departs from Bayside Marketplace in downtown Miami. This excursion offers an unforgettable sightseeing experience, in true "Miami Vice" style. Admire the celebrity homes of Star Island, Fisher Island and Miami Beach, as well as the art deco district of South Beach, from Thriller's unique vantage point overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

No meals. Overnight in Miami

DAY 3: KEY WEST

On Highway 1, 42 bridges link Miami to Key West. Along the way, stop for a picnic at Bahia Honda State Park or take a snorkelling excursion at John Pennekamp Coral Reef Park, about 200 km away.

No meals. Overnight in Key West

DAY 4: KEY WEST

Take a trolley tour with the Conch Train to discover this beautiful island or simply enjoy the casual Caribbean atmosphere in the old town around Duval Street.

No meals. Overnight in Key West

DAY 5: BONITA SPRINGS

The Tamiami Trail takes you through the Everglades National Park. Take a break at the Everglades Safari Park and enjoy one of the famous hydrofoil tours to see alligators in their natural habitat. Approximately 450 km away.

No meals. Overnight in Naples

DAY 6: BONITA SPRING

Free day, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the stores and boutiques, a game of sport or a round of golf. In the evening, don't miss admiring the picturesque sunset over the Gulf coast. The nearby island of Sanibel is famous for its shellfish, just off the coast of Fort Myers.

No meals. Overnight in Naples

DAY 7: CLEARWATER

Enjoy your drive along the beautiful Gulf Coast to Clearwater, near St. Petersburg, known as Florida's sunniest city

No meals. Overnight in Clearwater

DAY 8: CLEARWATER

This waterfront city, just across the street from the beaches, boasts a walkable downtown and a state-of-the-art aquarium housing two famous dolphins. The sunny region of St. Petersburg and Clearwater boasts the highest number of sunny days in Florida. St. Petersburg is home to numerous art galleries and the trendy Grand Central District.

No meals. Overnight in Clearwater

DAY 9: CRYSTAL RIVER

Crystal River Village is just a short drive from Crystal River, which is home to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and manatees all year round.

No meals. Overnight at Crystal River

DAY 10: CRYSTAL RIVER

There are several natural springs near Crystal River where you can enjoy fantastic wildlife watching and outdoor adventures. Popular sites include the Three Sisters Springs and the Homosassa Spring.

No meals. Overnight at Crystal River

DAY 11: ORLANDO

From Crystal River, it's a short drive to Orlando, Florida's entertainment hub. Nowhere else is there such an abundance of theme and adventure parks as in Orlando. You'll have two full days to fully explore the region's many theme parks

No meals included. Overnight in Orlando

DAY 12: ORLANDO

Nowhere else is there such an abundance of theme and adventure parks as in Orlando. You'll have two full days to fully explore the region's many theme parks. Discover the unique fantasy world of Disney's Magic Kingdom and the forward-looking Epcot. Let yourself be swept away by the cinematic world of Hollywood Studios and visit the fascinating marine creatures at SeaWorld. There's plenty of evening entertainment on offer too.

No meals. Overnight in Orlando

DAY 13: ORLANDO

Let yourself be carried away by the cinematic world of Hollywood Studios and visit SeaWorld's fascinating marine creatures. There's plenty of evening entertainment on offer too.

No meals. Overnight in Orlando

DAY 14: ORLANDO AIRPORT

At the end of your self-drive tour, drop off your hired car at Orlando airport, before boarding your flight home.

Your accommodation

During your trip, you will be accommodated in superior rooms in the following 4-star (local standards) or similar accommodation (subject to availability):

MIAMI : 4-star Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club (or similar) - 2 nights

FLORIDA KEYS: 4-star Margaritaville Beach House (or similar) - 2 nights

BONITA SPRINGS: 4-star Hilton Naples (or similar) - 2 nights

ST PETER / CLEARWATER : 4-star Sheraton Sand Key Resort (or similar) - 2 nights

CRYSTAL RIVER : 4-star Crystal River Lullaby B&B (or similar) - 2 nights

ORLANDO : 3-star DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando (or similar) 3 nights

Accommodation in the hotels mentioned cannot be guaranteed. Similar hotels in the same category may be offered instead.

Your board

This programme does not include any meals, so you'll have the freedom to discover the local gastronomy and sample the many restaurants and snack bars in the towns and places of interest included in the programme. From breakfast to dinner, there are plenty of options to satisfy your appetite.

Useful information

Suggested visits and park admissions mentioned in the programme are not included.

Hotels may apply resort fees, which are compulsory and payable on site.

Please note: If you book a "hotel only" package (without international flights), please let us know your flight details as soon as possible using the contact form in "Help and Contact" at the bottom of the page, so that we can organise your transfers.

Your rental car

Your stay includes a 2/4-door economy car hire.

The vehicle will be an ECAR Mitsubishi Mirage (or similar).

Pick-up at Miami airport on day 1 and drop-off at Orlando airport on day 14

Hire includes:

  • Unlimited mileage
    - CDW theft and accident insurance
    - SLI third-party liability
    - Taxes

Hire does not include:

  • Fuel
    - Tolls and parking fees
    - Options (GPS, baby seat, additional driver, young driver)
    - Fines
    - Additional insurance (PAI)
    - Vehicle delivery charges outside the rental company's opening hours
    - Cleaning charges may be levied by the rental company if the vehicle is not returned in the same condition as it was on departure.
    - Anything not mentioned in the paragraph "Vehicle hire includes"

DRIVING LICENSE:
Drivers must be at least 25 years old.

WARNING:

Rentals are not available to U.S. or Canadian citizens, or to individuals holding a U.S. or Canadian driving licence.

The main driver must have a credit card in his or her name (no debit cards; the word "credit" must appear on the card).

Once at the counter, the rental company will ask the customer to sign a contract.

We cannot be held responsible for any supplements added when the rental contract is signed.

SUPPLEMENT :
All supplements paid locally are subject to local taxes.

VEHICLE TYPE:
The model shown on this page is an example and cannot be guaranteed. Similar models can be supplied.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • 14 days / 13 nights self-drive tour
  • Accommodation mentioned in the programme (or similar) in 4 étoiles hotels
  • Accommodation only, no meals included
  • Booking fees
  • Complimentary Thriller speedboat ride in Miami for up to 2 people
  • Service charges and tourist tax included
  • Car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar)
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Service fees and hotel taxes to be paid on-site
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfer, unless added at time of booking

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

Vaccination

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

Visa

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

Identity

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

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