CBVest Posted November 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hey all- First, my apologies, my Google Fu/thread searching is failing me so, while I'm sure this is answered elsewhere a hundred times, I can't find it. We're flying in three days prior to our cruise and staying in Orlando (not sure where yet but somewhere close to the Harry Potter thing [9 year old is a BIG fan]). Right now, my plan is to taxi back to the airport and take a shuttle to Port Canaveral from there. Is there a better way to do this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbank1958 Posted November 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Sounds good to me. Pubic transport isn't the greatest. Depends on how many of you . Might workout cheaper to hire a car. Also look at cocoa beach shuttle Sent from my SM-T715 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbank1958 Posted November 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Also type port Canaveral in to the spy glass icon top right. Lots of info Sent from my SM-T715 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted November 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I would compare the price of a cheap rental car and drop it at PC the morning of your cruise -- all of the agencies in PC/Cocoa Beach offer free shuttles to the port. If you stick with your plan I would use either Uber or Lyft to get back to MCO -- or even price out using Uber to PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted November 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2017 last time I ran the UBER estimator it gave a price of $80 but note that UBER prices are dynamic. It could be higher, I doubt you'd see it 'much' lower ... maybe $75 .... With some shopping and a discount code, rentals for short term and one way can be had for as little as $45 (one day). Once you get ON SR-528 the drive is a piece of cake (but DOES involve tolls ... you CAN pay cash - bring a roll of quarters and you'll be covered for a one way drive.) Sorry but from Universal to 528 you are probably gonna end up on I-4 for a few miles and this can be a b*i*t*c*h especially on a weekday during rush hours. You might also look at a rental for ALL your time in Orlando with a return at the port as these too can be found for 'a good price' AND can save you additional costs for getting meals, buying last minute items for the cruise etc etc. The driving isn't bad in the area most of the time .... over 50% of the cars you'll see will be folks just like you: semi lost tourists trying to follow directions from spousal unit who's watching the MAP APP on their phone!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted November 30, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2017 We did a car service from a Universal hotel to the port and it was $120. I know it's a little more than some other options. But jumping shuttles or trying to get to a rental car and wait in line just wasn't worth the few extra $$$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted November 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2017 We did a car service from a Universal hotel to the port and it was $120. I know it's a little more than some other options. But jumping shuttles or trying to get to a rental car and wait in line just wasn't worth the few extra $$$$. Who did you use for the private car service? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted December 3, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Who did you use for the private car service? :confused: I always use limos.com it gives you great prices and choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahliasmom Posted December 5, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 5, 2017 last time I ran the UBER estimator it gave a price of $80 but note that UBER prices are dynamic. It could be higher, I doubt you'd see it 'much' lower ... maybe $75 .... With some shopping and a discount code, rentals for short term and one way can be had for as little as $45 (one day). Once you get ON SR-528 the drive is a piece of cake (but DOES involve tolls ... you CAN pay cash - bring a roll of quarters and you'll be covered for a one way drive.) Sorry but from Universal to 528 you are probably gonna end up on I-4 for a few miles and this can be a b*i*t*c*h especially on a weekday during rush hours. You might also look at a rental for ALL your time in Orlando with a return at the port as these too can be found for 'a good price' AND can save you additional costs for getting meals, buying last minute items for the cruise etc etc. The driving isn't bad in the area most of the time .... over 50% of the cars you'll see will be folks just like you: semi lost tourists trying to follow directions from spousal unit who's watching the MAP APP on their phone!!!! Capt BJ, how can I find a cheap rental like that? I'm leaving Walt Disney World Saturday night and headed to Cocoa Beach to my hotel and sailing out on the Oasis Sunday morning. I would love to get a rental Saturday and return it Sunday morning at the price you quoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton12321 Posted December 5, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 5, 2017 An Uber from Universal to the Port is about $45 for an UberX. Have done it multiple times. The Uber Select which are slightly nicer cars is $80. Renting a car one way is madness and a waste of a lot of time and energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahliasmom Posted December 5, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 5, 2017 An Uber from Universal to the Port is about $45 for an UberX. Have done it multiple times. The Uber Select which are slightly nicer cars is $80. Renting a car one way is madness and a waste of a lot of time and energy. I want to get an Uber about 10pm on a Saturday night to bring me to Port Canaveral. What is the likelihood of my finding a driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton12321 Posted December 5, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Between Uber or Lyft there's always going to be someone available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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