Best/Cheapest/Easiest way to get to universal from MCO

[knicksak2]

I am flying into MCO on a friday night in october and was wondering what was the best/easiest/cheapest way of getting to universal. Im staying at the hard rock hotel. I was thinking of taking one of the hotel shuttles from the airport to a nearby hotel and then ubering from there. has anyone done this? does anyone have any other ways they like to do it?

 

[Andysol]

If its just you or another person- sure- that seems to be a cheap way. You could also take the mears shuttle- its less than $20/pp (forget the exact number- maybe $16?). Do it on their webpage. The cheapest is taking the city bus for a couple bucks a person and a lot of walking.

Me? I just spring for a few extra bucks and take a private car. Its $45 via mears. If you have more than 3 people- its cheaper than any shuttle too. I land, they meet you with a sign and your name on it- and then they help you load up, swing by CVS and grab some bottled water and then relax at the hotel. I tip $20. Carrying luggage and a stroller with 2 small kids is no fun to save thirty bucks when im about to drop a few grand. Thats just 2 alcoholic beverages to trade for extreme convenience and starting my trip off right.

But if it was me and my oldest kiddo and we just had a small bag each? I'd just take the mears shuttle.

The best, cheapest and easiest are going to be different The best and easiest will cost you more. The cheapest wont be the easiest. And so on.

 

[TheConsciousness]

We took a Mears shuttle from MCO to Kissimee and it was near 70 bucks for 2 adults round trip. Uber would have been around 20 bucks one way.

What you may be able to do is to take a regular taxi to a nearby fast-food restaurant, and then call an Uber (make sure to check the size you need) to your destination. That will keep prices down.

 

[knicksak2]

it will just be me and my girlfriend each with one suitcase

 

[bchbetha]

You can get Uber to pick you up at the Hyatt at MCO. It takes an extra bit of hassle but it's not that bad. You need to move your location pick up pin in the Uber app to off MCO property until Uber X shows up as a fare option, request it, contact the driver immediately and say you'll be at the Hyatt pick up area. We didn't get any hairy eyeballs from the Hyatt valets but I admit that I felt a bit shady. I hate when there's a monopoly though that costs so much more. It cost our family of 4 $34 but I think it's because of time of day. It only cost $16 for the trip back to the airport.

I'd rather do that than hitch a ride on a shuttle I wasn't supposed to be on though. I'd be too worried that I'd get caught and kick off vacation on a really bad note.

 

[GaryDis]

TouringPlans mentions SuperShuttle, which is showing me two people, one way MCO to Canana Bay for $28. One person comes up as $18, so there's a bit of a discount for a reserving online for two.

 

[RAPstar]

Walking

 

[parboy]

I've always used Tony Hinds, based on recommendations here. He is a private transport service in the Orlando area. I think he charges $100 for a roundtrip from MCO to hotel and back. Super nice guy and hassle free. I believe he will also do a supermarket stop if requested before taking you to your hotel.

 

[squirrel]

I've always used Tony Hinds, based on recommendations here. He is a private transport service in the Orlando area. I think he charges $100 for a roundtrip from MCO to hotel and back. Super nice guy and hassle free. I believe he will also do a supermarket stop if requested before taking you to your hotel.

Does his service include tip? I booked but I can't remember if the tip is included or not. Would hate to double tip or not tip when I should.

 

[schumigirl]

Does his service include tip? I booked but I can't remember if the tip is included or not. Would hate to double tip or not tip when I should.

Tip is seperate.

 

[macraven]

Gratuity is always additional

20% is common when tipping for restaurants and transportation

 

[squirrel]

Thanks!