Kissimmee travel guide
Kissimmee Tourism | Kissimmee Guide
You're Going to Love Kissimmee
With a population of 59,682, Kissimmee is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kissimmee has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kissimmee
If you’re looking for affordable options, El Cilantrillo Restaurant - Kissimmee (3628 W Vine St) and Charley’s Steak House-Celebration, FL (2901 Parkway Boulevard) are great picks.
When to visit Kissimmee
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kissimmee in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 195 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Kissimmee, with an average rainfall of 48 mm.
How to Get to Kissimmee
Plane
When flying to Kissimmee, you’ll arrive at Orlando Airport (MCO), which is located 18 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Kissimmee from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kissimmee, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Kissimmee to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about C$ 30 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in Kissimmee is called Kissimmee, and is located 1.7 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Kissimmee is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 26 km from Kissimmee. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kissimmee, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Sky Lake, the bus ride to Kissimmee takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 23. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about C$ 64 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Kissimmee 1471 E Osceola Pkwy, located 5 km from downtown Kissimmee. Kissimmee McDonald'ss is also a commonly used station, and is 10 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Kissimmee
Where to stay in Kissimmee
From 5-star hotels such as the Reunion Resort & Golf Club to great affordable options like the Club Wyndham Star Island, Kissimmee offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 234 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 382 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Stayable Suites Kissimmee West and Quality Inn and Suites Heritage Park.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kissimmee
Most booked hotels in Kissimmee
Renting a car in Kissimmee
Renting a car in Kissimmee costs C$ 42 per day, on average, or C$ 333 if you want to rent it for 8 days. Sixt, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kissimmee is the Budget branch at 1633 North John Young Parkway, which is 0 km from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Kissimmee.
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Kissimmee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.90 and C$ 22.53. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kissimmee, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Kissimmee
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 56/day
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 57/day