Uber cost vs rental car for 1 week

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Trip is planned for Spring Break next year(yes, I know we’re crazy going at this time of year), can anyone tell me what Uber usually costs for trips from Port Orleans-French Qtr to any of the parks? Or would it be better to rent a car for the week? Would we be paying for daily parking at our resort? If we are staying on property, do we still have to pay for parking at the parks?
Thanks for any help...

 

[Nayan]

If you rent a car you would be paying to park at the hotel each night of your trip. Theme park parking would still be free. If you're looking to cut costs just use the bus both ways, or use Uber back from the park and take the bus there.

 

[happymommy]

Generally, Uber may be cheaper. I've only taken a couple taxi and Uber rides, but from Pop to AKL was like $10 or so (for an Uber XL since we needed space for 3 of us plus luggage and a wheelchair folded in the back). So figure less than $15 each way, often less. I agree, take a bus there then if lines are long Uber back is cheaper than paying for the car and daily parking.

Magical Express is still included in your resort price. Or Uber from the airport for roughly $35 or so (not sure, I'll find out next trip).

 

[loves to dive]

I agree skip both and just take MDE from the airport and use Disney transportation. It's not as bad as you might think and it's free.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Rideguru.com for rate estimates.

 

[elf]

During spring break, you could get price surging especially at night pick up. So your ride back could be higher like $18-$20, but I would say the average ride we took from Port Orleans was $11-$13 with tip. Last time I didn't use my car and enjoyed the freedom of not having it. We took uber and buses. When lines were too long or we were in a rush we called Uber. In the past I've always rented a car, because I love the independence of having my car but the last trip changed my mind.
I'm not sure if cheaper with the surges, rides to restaurants, etc, I guess it depends on car rental rate.
As far as parking, I think most of the hotel parking is still free if your staying there with the exception of Swan/Dolphin.

 

[gottalovepluto]

...As far as parking, I think most of the hotel parking is still free if your staying there with the exception of Swan/Dolphin.

Disney instituted parking fees last spring(?) for all properties unless your reservation was booked before the charge was announced.

 

[elf]

Aww that's a darn shame, sad to hear that. Uber would probably be cheaper then.

 

[HoboDan2012]

As much as it is convenient to have a car, especially the drive from MCO to WDW, the cheaper route is usually ridesharing.

 

[kathy884]

If you are anal like me, you can estimate all the different places you will get an uber online and add up the costs (non surge pricing, but still gives you a good idea). On my next trip, just four nights, three days: I priced out uber/cab from the airport to hotel (eating there), uber to and from SeaWorld (eating at parks and hotel that day), uber to I drive Titanic, uber to Disney Springs, uber back to hotel for a swim, uber to Pointe Orlando and back to hotel (taking out of town relatives to dinner), uber to the Magic Kingdom and back (eating meals at park), and uber back to the airport. All that when I include tips with non surge pricing will run me around $210. For me a car rental, parking fees (just SeaWorld and the MK), and gas if I look for get a deal would probably be cheaper than that from a mainstream car rental company. I looked at Expedia and it said $224 a week for a midsize car which is higher, but I know I could do better if I keep looking.

The price differential, though, is not huge, so this time I am going to uber it rather than do the rental, just because for once I don't feel like driving. I usually rent a car. If staying at a condo and doing grocery runs, and maybe a day trip to Clearwater Beach or Kennedy Space center, a car wins big time.

Buses are available and cheaper, but for my very short trips to Orlando convenience is key to me, so I do a car rental or uber/lyft for the quickness and efficiency to maximize my minimal time.