going2cruz Posted January 18, 2010 #1 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Trying to figure out the most economical way to get out to the port? There's a site that says a taxi is $150. The transfer companies want 35 so for 5 people thats a lot. If you've ever done the cab was it really 150? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keene state mom Posted January 18, 2010 #2 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hi Vince We are going to rent a car in Orlando and drive out to Port Canavral, it is $ 58.00 for one night, including tax, we did it last year as well and it worked out well, we dropped the car off at Thrifty the next morning and they drove us to the port on Saturday. Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted January 18, 2010 #3 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Gotta to be so many cheaper options than a taxi. Too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted January 18, 2010 #4 Share Posted January 18, 2010 My Dh and I just did this in dec it was around 25.00. For a 150.00 :eek: I know where I should work.:D Have a great cruise! Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted January 18, 2010 #5 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Oops! Ignore my prior post! I read your post wrong! My bad! Try renting a car. Jo:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semichigan Posted January 18, 2010 #6 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Rent a car on a one way rental. We rented from Avis, arrived a day early and stayed at the Four Points Sheraton in Cocoa Beach. Drop off the car in the morning and the rental place shuttles you to the port. I believe we paid around $50 for the car. Definitely the best way to get to Port Canaveral. Also, if you have an extra day, try to check out the Kennedy Space Center. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Deane Posted January 18, 2010 #7 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Rent a car on a one way rental. We rented from Avis, arrived a day early and stayed at the Four Points Sheraton in Cocoa Beach. Drop off the car in the morning and the rental place shuttles you to the port. I believe we paid around $50 for the car. Definitely the best way to get to Port Canaveral. Also, if you have an extra day, try to check out the Kennedy Space Center.Enjoy! I agree, that's exactly what we do. For the return we hire a private van, esp when there are 6 of us. That costs about $125. You can also book a private van or car for a round trip, that's cheaper than a one-way. You should really post this question on the Florida departures area, lots of info there. Search for Cocoa Beach Shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted January 18, 2010 #8 Share Posted January 18, 2010 If you rent a car, you will have transportation to get around in the day/night before your cruise. It also won't cost as much as a taxi..:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchkin4 Posted January 18, 2010 #9 Share Posted January 18, 2010 We are staying in Cocoa Beach which is just a little south of Port Canaveral. We booked transportation with Beach Line for $66 for 2 people. They will take us from Orlando Airport to our hotel and then pick us up at the hotel on Sunday and take us to the pier. We were pleased with this as not having to worry about driving and taking the car back and all that was worth a little extra to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurab23 Posted January 18, 2010 #10 Share Posted January 18, 2010 How long does it take to get from Orlando to Port Canaveral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going2cruz Posted January 18, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I agree, that's exactly what we do.For the return we hire a private van, esp when there are 6 of us. That costs about $125. You can also book a private van or car for a round trip, that's cheaper than a one-way. You should really post this question on the Florida departures area, lots of info there. Search for Cocoa Beach Shuttle. Do you have any information on hiring a private van..I rented a car to get there. I think I would like to set this van up for the trip back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle1975 Posted January 18, 2010 #12 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Do you have any information on hiring a private van..I rented a car to get there. I think I would like to set this van up for the trip back. We are using Laura's Shuttle Service (866-945-2872) next month, there are 4 adults and they are picking us up at the Orlando airport, delivering us to our hotel (Radisson at the Port) and then picking us up from the port after our cruise and taking us back to the Orlando airport for $150.00 rountrip for 4 adults ($37.50 per person round trip). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted January 18, 2010 #13 Share Posted January 18, 2010 How long does it take to get from Orlando to Port Canaveral? about 45 minutes to 1 hour.:) Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going2cruz Posted January 18, 2010 Author #14 Share Posted January 18, 2010 My Dh and I just did this in dec it was around 25.00. For a 150.00 :eek: I know where I should work.:D Have a great cruise! Jo What did you get for $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted January 18, 2010 #15 Share Posted January 18, 2010 What shuttle service did you use?? My Dh and I just did this in dec it was around 25.00. For a 150.00 :eek: I know where I should work.:D Have a great cruise! Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldocruiser1 Posted January 18, 2010 #16 Share Posted January 18, 2010 My Dh and I just did this in dec it was around 25.00. For a 150.00 :eek: I know where I should work.:D Have a great cruise! Jo You say it was just $25 for the trip or each person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycaveat Posted January 18, 2010 #17 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Cocca Beach Shuttle was $33. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted January 19, 2010 #18 Share Posted January 19, 2010 We live south of Orlando and had a shuttle pick up 5 of us at my house. It is more to get to my house than it is to the airport. The cost for 5 of us round trip was $165. I would give the company a call. 321-631-7796 FAX 321-631-6764 http://www.travelynx.net They were great to work with and we will use them again in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going2cruz Posted January 19, 2010 Author #19 Share Posted January 19, 2010 We live south of Orlando and had a shuttle pick up 5 of us at my house. It is more to get to my house than it is to the airport. The cost for 5 of us round trip was $165. I would give the company a call. 321-631-7796 FAX 321-631-6764 www.travelynx.net They were great to work with and we will use them again in April.[/quote I can't see calling a shuttle I think itys crazy to pay 165........you can rent a full size car or suv one way for 55 -100.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope_Cruise Posted January 20, 2010 #20 Share Posted January 20, 2010 We are using Laura's Shuttle Service (866-945-2872) next month, there are 4 adults and they are picking us up at the Orlando airport, delivering us to our hotel (Radisson at the Port) and then picking us up from the port after our cruise and taking us back to the Orlando airport for $150.00 rountrip for 4 adults ($37.50 per person round trip). Hi, is Laura's shuttle service ok? We are going to use this service next week and would like to get your opinion if the service was good. I appreciate if you can reply to this post ASAP. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted January 20, 2010 #21 Share Posted January 20, 2010 We live south of Orlando and had a shuttle pick up 5 of us at my house. It is more to get to my house than it is to the airport. The cost for 5 of us round trip was $165. I would give the company a call. 321-631-7796 FAX 321-631-6764 www.travelynx.net They were great to work with and we will use them again in April.[/quote I can't see calling a shuttle I think itys crazy to pay 165........you can rent a full size car or suv one way for 55 -100.... I might be crazy, but if you spend $100 EACH WAY to rent a car, I'd rather spend $165 ROUND TRIP for the 5 people. Also, the OP asked about taking a cab to the port. He/she didn't ask about renting a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
designerlb Posted January 20, 2010 #22 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Vince, I have the best company in the world, its called sunshine state transportation, they are cheaper than renting a car and have excellent service, call 1-888-437-2826 ask for Hector, tell them Laurie from Ga told you to call... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
designerlb Posted January 20, 2010 #23 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I think the price I received from Orlando to Port was 144.00 round trip, nobody can beat that price, promise..... plus the service was great, sunshine state transportation..... Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephina Posted January 21, 2010 #24 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I would highly recommend InterPlex Transportation to Port Canaveral. They consistently have been providing good service to us. It seams like many other bloggers have used their service as well and have posted nice comments about InterPlex. http://www.interplex.net Happy Cruising !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nseagirl Posted January 21, 2010 #25 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Try this thread. This is the second chapter of a thread that has been running for years thanks to Shirley and Preston. They know everything about everything in that area. Believe me, they can tell you just what you need to do. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1119114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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