Is it cheaper to hire a car or use Uber in Orlando?

A rental car is a great choice if you're looking to explore beaches and theme parks outside of Orlando. However, Uber or Lyft may be more economical if you're staying within Orlando and just heading to the theme parks, shopping malls and grocery stores in the city.



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If you drive your own vehicle or a rental car, and you aren't staying at a Disney resort, you'll need to pay $25 per day to leave your car in a Disney lot—up to $50 a day if you want a preferred spot closer to the gates. With the exception of Magic Kingdom, an Uber or Lyft can get you closer for a much lower cost.

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Neither is cost-effective or all that appealing, especially when you add on that $17 parking fee. The cost for Uber from Caribbean Beach Resort to Universal Orlando Resort's guest drop-off zone in the morning was $14.31. The cost on the way back (during rush hour) heading directly to Epcot was $15.92.

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Taking a standard Uber vehicle from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World Resort costs around $35. The price increases to above $40 if you request a specialty vehicle. Add to that, an Uber ride between the airport and Disney World takes less than 30 minutes.

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Where Can Uber Go At Walt Disney World? Uber drivers can go pretty much anywhere a regular car can go (except for parking lots reserved for people who are parking). Basically, this means they can drop you off and pick you up at any Disney hotel, Disney Springs, and the Disney parks (with one exception).

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Why is Lyft cheaper than Uber? Lyft has claimed to be the cheapest for Uber ride-sharing as it charges you less than what Uber charges per hour and on the contrary, Uber pays less to the drivers for about $2 per hour. This is why people prefer Lyft to ride and drive.

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Lyft somewhere is cheaper than Uber's competitors, with a service that works quite similarly. The app lets you hail a car and see how far away the driver is from the pick-up location. Besides, the prices are comparable.

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Pickup at Orlando International Airport (MCO) When you're ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. Choose the MCO transportation option that suits your group size and luggage needs.

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Theme parks and shopping centers were the top destinations for Uber customers catching a ride in Orlando in 2019. Universal Orlando was the No. 1 destination, followed by Disney Springs, Magic Kingdom, Orlando International Premium Outlets and Disney's Animal Kingdom, according to Uber.

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How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.

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The Walt Disney World monorail is completely free, and is open for any guest to ride without a ticket. Just know that you may have to pay for parking if you're looking to park and ride.

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You can tip your driver once your trip is complete. Tips are neither expected nor required. After a trip has ended, you have 30 days to add a tip in the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt. When can I tip my delivery partner?

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Both my husband and I loved using Uber in Orlando. It was very easy to use, economical, safe and fast (we never waited for more than 5 minutes for an Uber to pick us up).

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What is the best way to get around Walt Disney World Resort? A: It's fun and easy to get around Walt Disney World Resort! Our complimentary network of buses, boats and monorails can transport you between Disney Resort hotels, theme parks, water parks and shopping venues.

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Yes. All Guests have complimentary access to our network of monorails, buses and boats. If you would like to visit multiple parks, enjoy a nice dinner at one of the Disney Resort hotels or shop at Disney Springs, you can leave your car parked in the theme park lot and use our transportation network.

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Lyft's app is easier to use We have found the Lyft app to just be a lot easier to use at Walt Disney World than the Uber app. It automatically populates with ALL the approved pick-up and drop-off locations, which is very handy when you are in an unfamiliar spot. Uber doesn't always do that.

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