MCO to Portofino - best option?

[Mouskemom]

What is the best option for airport transportation for a family of five? I am not interested in a shuttle.

Do regular airport cabs accept 5 passengers or do I need to book transportation from a specific company?

 

[Lynne G]

There may be a cab that you can catch. Maybe also try a one way, one day rental car. Also, many have used a towncar service for a round trip or just one way.

 

[escriven75]

We got the name of Tony Hinds on these message boards. We used him last year. And are using him again this month. He comes highly recommended. I don't have his email/phone number on me....but someone will see this and post it before I get home to do it myself I bet. Otherwise, I'll look up his email. He charges us $100 round trip from the MCO to Royal Pacific and back to MCO at the end.

 

[RMulieri]

We use a towncar, specifically Tiffany

 

[hpriamson]

Lots of van taxis at MCO too. Just go to the cab stand outside baggage pickup and tell the guy where you're going - no need to flag down a cab yourself. Runs about $50.

 

[godders]

I booked a private car through Mears and did MCO-Royal Pacific, RPR-Port Orleans, Port Orleans to Universal return and then finally POR-MCO. I was never charged more than $40 for the trip and all of the drivers were very nice and friendly and always early/on time. I was able to book online really easily and pay ahead of time so I only needed to have cash for a tip. I would definitely recommend them!

 

[VacaPlanner2012]

We tried Mears one year to avoid renting a car and have used them ever since. The ride out of MCO was worth it all for me (no waiting in line for a car I reserved six months prior while people with no foresight argued with the person behind the desk). I was a major pain in constantly changing my pickup times and they always came through. It was amazing to me that when you factor in the convenience (especially after a 12-14 hour day at a park) and total service, it was only $100 more for us than renting a car/gas/parking for a 15 day trip! A little over $6 per day to not worry about driving when tired when also trying to relax, awesome! Whether it is a 3 hour prepaid trip (you can get groceries, check in, unpack, and get to a park), a quick shuttle, or two weeks of chauffering me around, it is so worth it. Not cheaper, just better.

 

[Mouskemom]

Ended up going with Tony Hinds. He seems to get good reviews here and on Tripadvisor and the cost includes a quick stop at the supermarket. Sounds like a good deal to me!