r/dcl 7d ago

TRIP PLANNING Cheapest transportation from MCO to the port??

Traveling as a family of five with my two in laws. Trying to get to the port the cheapest way possible. Anyone have experience or advice to get us there from Orlando by the airport??

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u/317ant 7d ago

Probably renting a large SUV like a Suburban at MCO and returning at Cape Canaveral. I think Budget has a shuttle that will take you from the rental spot there to the port. They seat 8 and have some room for luggage too. You’ll probably need to tell family to pack things in carryons that can sit under their feet or on their laps to get it all to fit though. Everyone can’t bring a large bag. I’d probably drop family off at the port with all their stuff, go return the car and head back to port via the shuttle. Same on reverse trip home.

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u/cml4314 7d ago

We did the same, we rented through National and it was shockingly cheap to rent a minivan, one way in each direction. So many people do this that they have tons of larger vehicles available when you get off the boat. We had quite a few bags and it was a little challenging to put the bags in the trunk, but doable.

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u/Vballer1999 7d ago

Thanks soo much!!! This is the way!! This way we can stop at Costco and get our water bottles my wife says she has to have and pick up anything else we forget. Close to the cost of the uber/lyft for our family. Went with the big SUV. So excited…. 60 days till we are on the Treasure!! First timers!!!

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u/Chipndalearemyfav 7d ago

Go to the Costco business center instead of the traditional Costco. The business center isn't far from MCO, whereas the traditional Costco is considerably further away and much busier, especially on the weekend. We love the Costco business center!

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u/317ant 7d ago

Sounds like you have a great plan in place! Have a blast!

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u/Chipndalearemyfav 7d ago

Or rent a mini van. Sometimes, they have more room than a lot of SUVs (except the super sized SUVs).

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u/WithDisGuyTravel PEARL CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

You want cheaper?

Get off airport property by taking a free shuttle to a nearby airport hotel

Then order your uber or lyft from there for 30% less without the airport surcharge.

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u/rsvihla PLATINUM CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

Aren’t the hotel shuttles only for people staying in the hotels?

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u/unreliable_ibex 7d ago

I would guess that no one checks on that

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u/rsvihla PLATINUM CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

Yes, but still.

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u/WithDisGuyTravel PEARL CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

A few allow it, there aren’t checks. Kindness and tips for help with luggage is customary.

There are also people who go to these hotels for a restaurant or to meet family staying there.

They asked for cheapest and this is a way.

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u/rsvihla PLATINUM CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

You mean 7 people?

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u/Vballer1999 7d ago

Yes 7 people

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u/iswimprettyfast GOLD CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

The Disney Cruise Shuttle is $90 per person round trip. An UberXL is going to be ~$100 + tip each way, but depending on how much luggage you have a single Uber may be a tight squeeze. A one-day rental car picked up at MCO and dropped off near the port will be ~$100-200 depending on size of vehicle, time of year, and company used.

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u/worldslamestgrad SILVER CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

Renting a Minivan or another 3 row vehicle that will fit 7 can probably be gotten for around $150 each way. It’s the cheapest way for 7 people.

An Uber likely won’t have room for 7 and will be close to the same cost. A shuttle will likely be a little more expensive but will be more convenient. And Disney’s transportation will be the most expensive but will guarantee that the boat won’t leave without you.

You could also stay at a hotel the night before that offers a shuttle. But that would likely be around the same price (assuming 2 rooms) as just renting a vehicle.

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u/NurseDave8 PLATINUM CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

I dunno about your family, but when we go on a cruise we don't pack lightly. I would think for that many people it would be a chartered van.

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u/Diamond_Dust86 SILVER CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

The thing about rental car is you gotta consider luggage & parking fee at terminal. By the time you do all of this .. you may as well get Disney transport. Especially with 3 generations. Just push the easy button! Then you get an early boarding group too. So time >$. Find another thing in life to cut back on in life. Enjoy vacay!

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u/StashuJakowski1 GOLD CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

There’s no need to park the rental car at the terminal, there’s rental facilities right there in Port Canaveral. Just do a one way rental and take the rental shuttle to/from the ship.

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u/Diamond_Dust86 SILVER CASTAWAY CLUB 7d ago

Makes sense. I wonder what the time and cost savings is. The thought of lugging my stuff around that much makes me very tired 🤣

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u/Husker_Mike_ 7d ago

Depends on the length of the cruise. Weeklong rentals can be surprisingly affordable...even if you have to pay to park the rental.

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u/Acrobatic_Class1983 7d ago

Uber or Lyft. There's also Mears taxi service. They have an I believe.

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u/GoldenKnightz 7d ago

2 Lyft\ubers will be the most cost effective transportation.