booked flight--now which transport option is cheaper

[Rock'n Robin]

We will be flying into MCO at about 2PM the day before we sail. Now I am wondering about other options.
Should we get an Avis rent a car down to the Radisson (which I haven't booked yet), use it for dinner and maybe to see that Manatee viewing area, and turn it in Sat. night before the cruise, then use yourride to take us from the port to WDW? THey would also take us to MCO 3 days later.
OR, should we just use yourride for all 3 legs? I think my estimate was about $230 for that for 5 of us.
My concerns are, how much can I get a car for that will hold 5 of us and our stuff? Obviously a compact won't do it. But I also want to try and eat at that restaurant, I think it is Grills? And I don't know if we can walk there.
I have ruled out staying at the airport and using DCL transport because it would cost around $230 just to go from MCO to DCL and back to WDW--without the WDW-MCO leg on 7/6.
Decisions decisions!
Robin M.

 

[Rock'n Robin]

More info-I have a quote of $240 from MCO to port to VWL to MCO--or $175 just from port to VWL to MCO. So if I can't get a car under $65 I'm better off getting the towncar all the way around. Any input?
Robin M.

 

[WDWLVR]

It might be a little more, but I would get the car for that first day. That's what we did last May and are doing this time as well. A towncar would just get you to the hotel. You would need separate cabs to go all the places you are talking about which adds up. Plus if you have a car you can also make a run over to Publix to pick up snacks/drinks to take with.

Definately do Grills if you get a chance. What day are you coming in? If you are doing the 4 day that sails on Sunday then you'll be able to see the Magic leave Saturday afternoon.