International Drive vs Kennedy Space Center: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Kennedy Space Center first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 69 against 59 for International Drive, and it has 16 ranked ways to see it versus 13. International Drive is the cheaper entry at €4, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Orlando, pair them: plan International Drive in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

International Drive in Orlando, United States

International Drive

Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, United States

Kennedy Space Center

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International Drive compared with Kennedy Space Center in Orlando
International DriveKennedy Space Center
Ranked experiences1316
Top Outty Ranking7195
Average ranking (top 10)5969
Cheapest experience€4$30
Average time needed1.7h13h
Free cancellation92% of options92% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see International Drive

  1. 1. Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando

    Outty Ranking 71 · from $88 · 2h

  2. 2. Madame Tussauds Orlando Admission Ticket at ICON Park

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $31 · 0.5h

  3. 3. The Asylum Escape Room

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $37 · 1.5h

  4. 4. Orlando StarFlyer Swing Ride Admission

    Outty Ranking 67 · from $12 · 0.1h

  5. 5. SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium Admission Ticket at ICON Park

    Outty Ranking 67 · from $31 · 0.5h

All 13 International Drive experiences

Best ways to see Kennedy Space Center

  1. 1. Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee

    Outty Ranking 95 · from $80 · 11h

  2. 2. Kennedy Space Center All Inclusive Small Group VIP Experience

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $215 · 11h

  3. 3. Kennedy Space Center Express from Orlando

    Outty Ranking 81 · from $157 · 10h

  4. 4. Kennedy Space Center Tour and Chat with an Astronaut Experience!

    Outty Ranking 74 · from $229 · 12h

  5. 5. Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat

    Outty Ranking 72 · from $215 · 10h

All 16 Kennedy Space Center experiences

Frequently asked questions

International Drive or Kennedy Space Center: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Kennedy Space Center first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 69 against 59 for International Drive, and it has 16 ranked ways to see it versus 13. International Drive is the cheaper entry at €4, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Orlando, pair them: plan International Drive in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, International Drive or Kennedy Space Center?

Ranked experiences at International Drive start from €4 and at Kennedy Space Center from $30 per person.

How long do you need at International Drive and Kennedy Space Center?

Experiences at International Drive run 1.7 hours on average and at Kennedy Space Center 13 hours, so both fit in one day in Orlando with a break in between.

Can you do International Drive and Kennedy Space Center on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 92% of International Drive options and 92% of Kennedy Space Center options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For International Drive: Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando (Outty Ranking 71, from $88). For Kennedy Space Center: Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee (Outty Ranking 95, from $80).

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