Transportation recommendations

[cruisehopeful]

Arriving MCO 5:30 pm (going to Polynesian)
Departing MCO 7:00am (leaving Beach club)

From my brief research, I am thinking of using Lyft when we arrive. Is that pretty easy? I'm not very familiar with the airport.

Since our flight home is 7am, I was thinking of using Mears because I believe they are reliable. Is it reasonable to get Lyft that early from Beach club? I'm assuming we'll leave the hotel about 4am?

Any better ideas?

 

[Sandi]

I would do Lyft or Uber for both. At the airport, after I collect my checked luggage and then check pricing for both Uber and Lift and choose the price and wait time that works best. The app will direct you to choose the door at which you want to be picked up.

For your trip back to the airport, you can reserve a particular time for pickup with Uber and Lyft. However, there always seem to be cars ready to pick you up within 10 minutes no matter the time of day.

You’ll be fine.

 

[VGCgroupie]

For me Mears leaves way too early. Recently we have done private car 1x at arrival 6am and Lyft 3x both arrival at 6am and departure around 3pm.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Lyft or Uber, whatever is cheaper. Many drivers drive for both and this will help if surge pricing starts hitting.

I would not book Mears for the return. They leave way too early. Rideshares are readily available in Orlando at all times of day. I’ve had early morning flights and no issues getting a ride. One time I booked moment of and car arrived in like 10 mins. Another time I scheduled it because I was offered a big discount by the platform. No issues on that one either. Scheduling tends to be more expensive than in the moment but it will put your mind at ease if you’re still worried about availability.