What is the cheapest way to get from Orlando Airport to International Drive?

Local bus. : The Lynx Bus, Orlando's local bus system, makes airport pick-ups and drop-offs about every 30 minutes; and about every hour on Sundays and holidays. The buses run select routes including MCO to downtown Orlando, International Drive and the Florida Mall/SeaWorld area. The cost is $2 per passenger, per ride.



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The average price for this trip is $34. Open the Uber app and input Aloft Orlando International Drive in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.

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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.

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Bus. The main Central Florida bus system is known as the LYNX bus and is one of the cheapest methods of getting around Orlando. There are about 60 routes, each costing $2 per ride, with discount passes also available.

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Get excited for 20% lower fares on Uber rides! With this price cut, uberX in Orlando will be 40% cheaper than a taxi. From UCF to the resorts and everywhere in between, uberX is the most affordable ride in town.

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Waterways are the cheapest modes of transport.

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All Transportation Network Companies (ride sharing providers such as Uber, Lyft and Wingz) may pick-up passengers at Terminals A & B, at the ends of the Arrivals curb (Level 2) and on level 3 (between 9:00pm and 2:00am).

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Lyft tends to have better rates than Uber. For example, Universal to Orlando International Airport is about $32 with Uber. Lyft is about $24. Check both Uber and Lyft to compare rates before each ride.

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Local bus. : The Lynx Bus, Orlando's local bus system, makes airport pick-ups and drop-offs about every 30 minutes; and about every hour on Sundays and holidays. The buses run select routes including MCO to downtown Orlando, International Drive and the Florida Mall/SeaWorld area. The cost is $2 per passenger, per ride.

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Shared ride Orlando airport shuttle service is the most economical way to travel. You can find out the cost of ground transportation at MCO by using our online booking tool to check rates and availability.

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The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority recommends arriving three hours before your scheduled departure time, but please check directly with your airline for specific recommendations for your flight.

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Inflated fare prices in times of high passenger demand, called SURGE pricing, often cause people to declare that rideshare prices are more expensive than cab fares. However, this isn't necessarily true. Business Insider published a report that found Uber, on average, to be cheaper than taxi cabs across the country.

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According to the same AAA report, owning a car can set you back $10,663 on average. Compare this to the average Uber price, coming in at $0.80 per mile. Assuming you'll travel 10,000 miles per year (a common average for commuters), you'll pay about $8,000 a year, making Uber slightly cheaper.

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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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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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Lyft has better drivers And, finally, the drivers themselves. We've had far more positive experiences with Lyft drivers than Uber, in part because it appears the minimum driver rating for Lyft drivers in Orlando is higher than for Uber.

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Of the 40 busiest U.S. airports, 10 don't allow pickups unless drivers have a chauffeur's license or livery plates, including Atlanta, Orlando, Detroit, Boston and Philadelphia. Seattle, Minneapolis and New Orleans started allowing legal ride-sharing pickups only this year.

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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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