Friday, March 25, 2016

Orlando Airport Shuttle And Door-To-Door Transportation

By Jason Davis


When it comes to airport transfers and transportation in Florida, there are several options. Most often, Disney and other lodging facilities will offer free or low cost Orlando airport shuttle service. For visitors desiring other modes of transportation, there is no shortage when it comes to taxis, town cars, Uber or Lyft drivers.

One of the most preferred ways to travel between an airport and lodging facility is by town car. While Orlando, Florida town cars might be more expensive than other options, drivers are often willing to make other stops in route unlike traditional airport shuttles. Town cars can also be hired by the hour, day or evening unlike traditional shuttles and taxis.

While taxis at times are cheaper than town cars, there are some instances in which flat rates on town cars cost about the same. One reason being, that most town car drivers do not charge extra during rush hours or special events. Whereas, taxis, Uber and Lyft all have surge pricing during these periods. In some cases, individuals may be able to work out flat fees with these other drivers, though flat fees are still often comparable to that of town cars.

Lyft and Uber are now good alternatives to traditional taxi cabs in most areas. Users need to keep in mind that while this is the case, there is often surge pricing during rush hours and special events. When booking any car service, it is always important to ask about flat rates, metered rates or increased pricing due to traffic or special events.

Public transportation remains the least expensive mode of transportation in Orlando, Florida and elsewhere. Most people who use public transportation on a regular basis often save a lot of money by not having to drive or park. For those interested in public transportation, stop by a local visitor center to pick up maps, schedule and other information related to city transit systems.

SuperShuttle, a well known service in the United States can take passengers from the airport to a specific address. When desiring to be dropped off at a location other than a hotel, it is important to have the destination address available. In most cases, the shuttle service will already have this information if booked through an easy-to-use online reservation system.

There are basically two types of shuttle service, direct door-to-door and shared shuttles. While services like SuperShuttle provide direct access between locations, shared shuttles have multiple passengers going to different locations. While shared shuttles often cost less, it can often take more time to move between destinations.

Lastly, some hotels offer transportation between the airport and hotel. Depending on the hotel, cost and location, this can either be a good deal, or one that will costs more based on location. As such, if possible, always look for a location within walking distance of any attractions of interest.




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