THE SIMPLE TRUTH:
Mears Shuttle transportation from Orlando International Airport is charged on a per person
basis.
This means a family of five (2 adults,
3 teenagers) would be charged twice as much to go to Disney or other attractions as
a metered taxi or
vehicle-for-hire transportation would charge for the same trip.
Disney provides free transportation on the Mears leased
busses. Disney Magical Express.
When you take the Mears Shuttle, or any shuttle or bus
company, you have no guarantee when
you will get there inside of a 3 hour window, whether you are one person or
ten. The taxi, vehicle-for-hire transportation system is guaranteed 45 minutes
to your resort once you pick up your luggage. The biggest advantage is that
your family alone is transferred and no other kids or family squabbles to put
up with. In many cases the vehicle you ride in will be first class.
If you are traveling to Orlando International Airport
(MCO) Click on this
link to view drivers and the vehicles they drive.
If you are traveling to Orlando Sanford
International Airport (SFB) Click on this link to view drivers and the
vehicles they drive..
IF you found this page through the
Google search or advertising, the above links will take you to the home page
of each airport. There you will be able to view the drivers and their
vehicles. You will also be able to view the other services each airport offers
including, retail stores, airlines servicing the airport and tips to help you
through the airport.
Taxi rates now run more for a one-way trip to your destination
than if you had contacted a car service company listed on the internet.
Some
trips could be longer because buses and shuttles have numerous stops to make. A taxi from one of the
FIVE Orlando taxi companies or town car, limo and van drivers can transport you to any of the resort areas,
including Disney, in 30 minutes or less. They are loaded immediately so in most
circumstances you don't have to wait around to arrive and depart the airport. The vehicles are not jammed with strangers and allow
you to enjoy the ride in private to your hotel. With the drivers listed here at
the Taxi-MCO.com internet site you will get prompt, personal, and courteous service,
not offered by the taxi and shuttle vendors, for
you and your family while on vacation.
Return trips on the shuttle are just as adventurous. Typically, you will call one day in advance and
reserve your shuttle transportation for about 3 - 5 hours before your flight. Later,
while waiting, you will hope the shuttle picks you up with enough time to spare and does
not waste too much time picking others up and dropping others off. It is good planning to set aside reserve time in
case the shuttle routes are busy. You can schedule your taxi, town car or limousine
driver to pick you up at your hotel as late as
approximately one and one-half hours before your flight. All drivers have cell phones for
immediate and personal contacts in case of an emergency. From
most hotels you will be at the airport in 30 minutes or less allowing you to relax, extend
your stay, and still have an hour at the airport prior to departure. Several hotels have taxi stands where you can just
walk out and pick up a cab to the airport.
TYPICAL RATES (ONE WAY
or ROUND TRIP R/T as noted))
:
Destination from Airport |
Metered
Taxi
1-9 Passengers |
Shuttle/Bus
5 Passengers R/T |
Car Service R/T |
Disney
Hotels
|
$45.00
- $65.00 |
$155.00 |
$110.00 |
International
Drive |
$30.00
- $45/00 |
$130.00 |
$ 90.00 |
Universal
Hotels |
$40.00 - $33.00
|
$75.00 |
$100.00 |
H/W 192
& Kissimmee |
$55.00
- $70.00 |
$210.00 |
$150.00 |
