In Need of Reliable Transportation to Orlando International Airport

[Mike&Silvia]

I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.

[Gpsma]

Ive had ecellent nd relible service from Village VIP Transportation and Village Conceirge Limo.

[CarlR33]

I see Groome vans in the Villages all the time sometimes twice in one day. Having said that I am not sure why everyone turns away from Uber and Lyft because in some situations you would end up spending less but it’s all dependent on how long a car stays near the airport and what location you use to park (as farther away is cheaper). It’s basic math 101. I use the long term airport parking and it’s ~$100 for a week not including tolls to MCO. Sometimes saving $20 (for example) is not worth the hassle like yours so I drive and park.

[GpaVader]

I have used Groome for the past three years and they have performed well, until my last pickup. They recently acquired another service and increased their coverage area. This added an additional 30-45 minutes to the route. They are working on changing the routes so they don't lump in Leesburg pick up and drop offs but until that happens I'll be looking for another service.

[Babubhat]

Only use the Groome direct shuttle. five dollars extra for van to take you to Brownwood or LSL

[RedChariot]

Creative Concierge. Private. Only once did they need to have I person ride with us in a very large SUV. We have used them for years. Owned by Thomas Poole. We have chosen their VIP service.

[golfing eagles]

I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.

Dave's Transportation is extremely reliable, but a bit pricy and very busy so book early. I also like that he almost exclusively hires veterans and retired LEOs to drive.

[Kenswing]

Southern Oaks SUV | Premier Transportation (https://www.southernoakssuv.com/) Based in the southern section of The Villages.

[GpaVader]

Only use the Groome direct shuttle. five dollars extra for van to take you to Brownwood or LSL

That was a Groome direct shuttle...

[JEM0715]

Dave's Transportation is extremely reliable, but a bit pricy and very busy so book early. I also like that he almost exclusively hires veterans and retired LEOs to drive.

We have used Dave's Airport Transportation for nearly 7 years now. Communication is stellar! Their vehicles are required to arrive 10-15 min's before our scheduled p/u time when flying out, Dave says it's to give his clients peace of mind knowing their vehicles are there. We've had great experiences with their drivers, professional, courteous, safety is a must for them. We've had several different male/female drivers and they are required to re-sanitize the vehicles after every run. Try calling them, 352-223-4696. They are state licensed and commercially insured. I agree, they are always busy because of their reliability. Book early, but they do have 22 vehicles which makes it nice.

[ThirdOfFive]

Joe Byer, Blue Line Services. Not the cheapest game in town by a long shot but super-reliable. Always on time (actually about 15 minutes early).

[SoCalGal]

I am not sure why everyone turns away from Uber and Lyft

I'm back home after a lifestyle tour of The Villages. One evening we wanted to attend a concert at the Savannah Center, so we called Uber. The address was confirmed via text and email. The driver said he has been driving in TV for two years full-time, so we assumed he knew where the Savannah Center was. Turns out he dropped us off at the Lake Miona Recreation Center. By the time we realized the concert wasn't being held at Lake Miona, the driver had gone. Through sheer luck, someone at Lake Miona said she lived near the Savannah Center and offered to drive us. What a doll. When I reported the driver's error to Uber, they refused to give me a full refund. Can you imagine?! If something should go awry, just be aware of Uber's refund policy, which is to never give one. Confirmed by numerous posts at Reddit.

[bobeaston]

Very please with Groome door-to-door service. On time, courteous, and flexible in working around traffic tie-ups.

[ldturecek]

We used them also, they were great. Communication with them is excellent. Will definitely use them again.

[Bob04090]

I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.

I use Creative Concierge car service.

[ammueller]

I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.


We use Village VIP. Never had a bad experience. On time, nice and clean cars and wonderful drivers. Not all that pricey since we are two people and a small cat in a carrier. Groome wants $15 extra for the cat!! I highly recommend VIP.

[mambeg]

My wife and I just used Groome. We were picked up at our house and brought to the Groome bus. Very prompt and easy. The only problem we encountered was that the Florida Turnpike was stopped for 45 minutes at the construction zone.

[Amohernyikes]

Please take a look at Southern Oaks SUV. Southern Oaks SUV | Premier Transportation (https://www.southernoakssuv.com/)

[fgrich]

I own two rentals in the villages and travel often from Chicago to Orlando. I always rent a one-way car typically around $80 and I do the same on my return back to the airport. Currently the pick up and drop off point is in Spanish Springs. This option is especially true if you are traveling with more than one person. Much cheaper than any other travel options in the villages. and you are in total control of your schedule. Just remember to take your Sunpass to avoid the extra charge at the rental company.

[Cuervo]

This subject of transportation to the airport just appeared around a week ago.
I personally prefer driving and asked about parking and one of the contributors suggested Wally Park Orlando:
Website link: https://www.wallypark.com/mco-airport/orlando-airport-parking/
I have not used them as yet, but I will try them the next time I fly out of MCO.
I find it less stressful to drive on my own and you said you paid $350 for the ride; you can park at this facility for 20 days to equal that amount and if that was a one-way trip your talking 40 days.

[mkjelenbaas]

I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.
(352-223-4696) - DAVES AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION - have used several times and they are the best - autos are great - drivers are PERFECT - and everything they do is beyond expectations! Once you use you will always be a customer!! Tell him Mike from Cadillac told you about his UNBELIEVABLE service!!

[Shelbyh]

I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.

I fly every other month out of Orlando. Groome picks me up and drops me off right at my door. They are always on time or early. Yes there are others as well they pick up and drop off but reliability is more important to me than personal service which I haven’t found to date.

[Arctic Fox]

Mrs Fox and I use Groome a lot but the downside of having to get a van ($5 each) from the house to LSL to connect with the direct shuttle ($40 each) to MCO is that we get picked up an hour before the LSL departure so the whole journey is quite long.

It would be useful if those recommending private transportation would give an idea of the cost. I checked Southern Oaks and it is $135 to MCO (1 or 2 riders) which seems quite reasonable for the convenience.

[dlebuis]

We use Creative Concierge too and have found them to be very reliable and accommodating.

[Professor]

I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.

I have rented a car from Enterprise one way several times. Costs about $100 and I control my own destiny. Office is downtown Lake Sumter Landing.

[dpdale]

mytransportationtv.com. Is a small, locally run, company that is reliable and has nice and friendly drivers. Airport and port shuttle are usually $149.



I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.

[Bigdog57]

Blue Line Services. 352-391-2894 used them for four years never had a problem.

[jimmy o]

I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.

We use Paul, always on time with clean cars. Call Paul 954-899-3700, you won't be disappointed.

[Driller703]

I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.

We use VIP Transportation. You get phone and text updates before the pickup, verifying the pickup info and the driver’s name and type of vehicle. Very reliable and professional.

[Emkay56]

Just curious about your parking amount. How many days did you have to pay for parking? It’s typically around $14-15/day so you must have been gone for over 3 weeks. I have the name of a woman that will charge $75 a carload…..

I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.