Sanford Airport

[Imbetterwithbacon]

What is the best transportation at Sanford Airport for a group of 8.... any suggestions?

 

[MrKnight]

You can book transportation via Mears:
https://reserve.mearstransportation.com

 

[Best Aunt]

We have used Tiffany Towncar from Sanford, but we had smaller groups.

 

[taterheads]

We did private car service, but with 8 plus a driver you're looking at Mears most likely because you'll require a van.

 

[Imbetterwithbacon]

What is the best transportation at Sanford Airport for a group of 8.... any suggestions?

We have used Tiffany Towncar from Sanford, but we had smaller groups.

Thanks for the information, this seems to be a good option

 

[graciepooh]

We have used the same gentleman for 20 years. His name is Tony and he picks us up in a van at the airport and gives us a short stop at a grocery store. I adore him, he has literally watched our children grow up through our vacations. His email is aobh607@gmail.com and I find his rates very affordable.

 

[Imbetterwithbacon]

Thanks for this information. How much would he charg? And would he be able to accommodate 8 people?

 

[MississippiMom]

Does this Tony who many people recommend have a company name? I hate to doubt so many of you, but it just feels odd to only have an individual's name and email address. I want to see a website or a company Facebook page.

We have used the same gentleman for 20 years. His name is Tony and he picks us up in a van at the airport and gives us a short stop at a grocery store. I adore him, he has literally watched our children grow up through our vacations. His email is aobh607@gmail.com and I find his rates very affordable.

 

[Denise W]

Does this Tony who many people recommend have a company name? I hate to doubt so many of you, but it just feels odd to only have an individual's name and email address. I want to see a website or a company Facebook page.

He doesn’t have one. If you aren’t comfortable taking the recommendations on here to email him, you probably need to find a different car service.

 

[Imbetterwithbacon]

We ended booking with Mears, it cost $220 for 8 people return trip so $110 each way. Can’t complain about that … we have taken Uber from MCO to Universal with 4 of us and it cost $50 each way So I’m happy

 

[Ross Kratter]

We ended booking with Mears, it cost $220 for 8 people return trip so $110 each way. Can’t complain about that … we have taken Uber from MCO to Universal with 4 of us and it cost $50 each way So I’m happy

That's not the right rate. It should be $160 each way for Sanford. (I'm a driver with Mears)

 

[Imbetterwithbacon]

That's not the right rate. It should be $160 each way for Sanford. (I'm a driver with Mears)

I just verify the confirmation Sanford to the Hard Rock and return its $220

 

[Imbetterwithbacon]

I just verify the confirmation Sanford to the Hard Rock and return its $220

I also just check the Mears website this price is correct

 

[Ross Kratter]

I just verify the confirmation Sanford to the Hard Rock and return its $220

Oh, I thought you were going to a Disney resort. Yes, that price is correct for Universal resorts.

 

[MississippiMom]

That's not the right rate. It should be $160 each way for Sanford. (I'm a driver with Mears)

Hi, Ross!
I was checking prices online just last night and it gave me the $160 rate you reference from SFB to the Disney Springs area hotels. I'm pretty certain Mears is the way to go for us, because we are a bit all over the place, beginning in Sanford and ending in Melbourne with Port Canaveral in between. My (prefers to do his own driving) husband keeps thinking we need to rent a car, but there will be 6 of us with suitcases. He doesn't need to be driving a vehicle THAT large all over the Orlando and Space Coast area of Florida.

 

[Ross Kratter]

Hi, Ross!
I was checking prices online just last night and it gave me the $160 rate you reference from SFB to the Disney Springs area hotels. I'm pretty certain Mears is the way to go for us, because we are a bit all over the place, beginning in Sanford and ending in Melbourne with Port Canaveral in between. My (prefers to do his own driving) husband keeps thinking we need to rent a car, but there will be 6 of us with suitcases. He doesn't need to be driving a vehicle THAT large all over the Orlando and Space Coast area of Florida.

You’ll probably end up paying as much for transfers as you would to rent a car. Car rental prices are ridiculous right now.
From Canaveral to Melbourne, even though it’s fairly close, the price I’m seeing is a 2-hour charter rate, which allows for the driver to first get out there and then back to Orlando after.

 

[MississippiMom]

You’ll probably end up paying as much for transfers as you would to rent a car. Car rental prices are ridiculous right now.
From Canaveral to Melbourne, even though it’s fairly close, the price I’m seeing is a 2-hour charter rate, which allows for the driver to first get out there and then back to Orlando after.

Thank you for this information.
I hate to ask, but I’m hoping you can share from past experience. What time do passengers typically get picked up at Port Canaveral? I am struggling with how to select a time that our family might really be off of the cruise ship.

 

[Ross Kratter]

Thank you for this information.
I hate to ask, but I’m hoping you can share from past experience. What time do passengers typically get picked up at Port Canaveral? I am struggling with how to select a time that our family might really be off of the cruise ship.

Fairly early. Exactly what time depends on the ship, the guests’ status onboard, etc, but you will likely have a quick breakfast and then get right off.