Airport Transportion

[asianthree]

Flying out of MCO first of November...pros and cons of Village shuttle out of LSL or Village van that picks you up. Looked at the threads and it seems people are unhappy on both. Is there something else?

[nkrifats]

Comes down to one's own choice. I prefer the shuttle out of LSL as I do not like riding all over the villages before I go to airport. I don't think either one is bad.

[aln]

Just can't please some people. I just read a thread wherein someone said the Brownwood Sat morning market isn't "worth" it. IT'S FREE - Granted it's no Market of Marion but worth?

Anyway.......... The Villages Shuttle out of LSL is a direct non-stop flight.

The Villages Airport Van stops at up to 9 locations both ways depending on # of passengers so, it's difficult to gauge your time.

I also think the non-stop shuttle is a little more comfortable but that's a personal thing as I'm a big guy.

[perrjojo]

I have used both. both. The Shuttle has prearranged times that might not coincide with your flight. You can arrange for door to door pickup. The Van will pick you up at TV home or Airport at any time you wish. I have never had a problem with either.

[gatherer47]

I always use Gaston who advertises in the Daily Sun.You won't be waiting on anyone else to drop off or be pick up.Just your party and Gaston.And he has Sirius radio[channel 5,sound of the 50's].

[Teryl1949]

I love Villages Transportation.... The shuttle out of LSL. I have taken it several times. Saves my husband from making the drive to the airport and all of those tolls and the price of gas! For $30 bucks, you can't beat it. Now if I have a party of 2 or more, it would be more cost effective for him to pick me up....but just little old me.....it's worth it.

[CaptJohn]

Flying out of MCO first of November...pros and cons of Village shuttle out of LSL or Village van that picks you up. Looked at the threads and it seems people are unhappy on both. Is there something else?

Call a friend and buy them lunch? (sorry, I'm not there yet!) :laugh:

[Suzi]

In Sept used the shuttle from airport to TV with drop off at LSL. Had all my luggage too. Comfortable seats and great temperature. $30 and tip. Convenient. Will be using again when I come and go in November. It was so easy - a great asset for villagers, guests, family and visitors.

[memason]

I find it much more convenient to rent a car from Enterprise (in LSL) one-way and I can leave whenever I want... I believe a car one-way to MCO is $40.

It's a little more to rent one-way from MCO --> LSL, but no waiting for a shuttle or stopping 10 times before you get home.

Just another option you might consider...

[aabuono]

I always use Gaston who advertises in the Daily Sun.You won't be waiting on anyone else to drop off or be pick up.Just your party and Gaston.And he has Sirius radio[channel 5,sound of the 50's].

How much does he charge ??

Anne

[gatherer47]

call him at 352-638 4112

[lanabanana73]

We have used the Villages Van and the Airport Shuttle in the last two weeks. My husband had to go to the airport and my golf buddies came from and back to the airport. Hubby used the Airport Shuttle and though they picked up a couple more people, was happy with the service. Two different groups took the shuttle FROM the airport and both didn't like it because it took so long, so they are taking the Villages Van to the airport right now. If I'm not mistaken, the Villages Van has lowered their rates. Didn't they used to be $35 (just like the shuttle) and charge an extra $5 for golf clubs? Today it was $30 with no extra charge for the clubs. I'm telling the rest of the visitors to use them. It's not that difficult to pick them up in LSL.

[Cantwaittoarrive]

I find it much more convenient to rent a car from Enterprise (in LSL) one-way and I can leave whenever I want... I believe a car one-way to MCO is $40.

It's a little more to rent one-way from MCO --> LSL, but no waiting for a shuttle or stopping 10 times before you get home.

Just another option you might consider...

Me too

[scarecrow1]

I went to enterprise when I was down in sept and they quoted me 75 dollars one way to the airport. I went there because I read on here that it was cheaper than the shuttle. Only if you have two or more people willing to share.

[emc101]

enterprise is expensive because they charge extra when you do not drop off where you pick up car. try hertz in the villages. if make reservation ahead can usually get car for about 40 one way for small car. that's what we do.

[memason]

I went to enterprise when I was down in sept and they quoted me 75 dollars one way to the airport. I went there because I read on here that it was cheaper than the shuttle. Only if you have two or more people willing to share.

I've never paid more than $40 for a one-way to MCO... I have paid the $10 extra for gas, so I don't have to stop to fill up, but that brings it to $50.

[swrinfla]

It bothers me a little that the discussion about getting from the Orlando airport [MCO] to The Villages seems to inevitably reflect the real bottom line!

In the Big Picture, why does a dollar or two really matter?

If I go away for ten days, the out-lying parking will cost me about $100, plus tolls of nearly $12 and plus the cost of gas and wear and tear on my car; that is, something close to $125. On t'other hand, the Villages shuttle will add up to at least $60, plus another $10 for "at home pick up," as well as gratuities of probably $5 each way, thus a total of about $80.

It is, in fact, a very hard detail to nail down; however, I am strongly inclined to believe that using a commercial service (such as the Villages Shuttle) will be cheaper in the long run as well as less trouble! That said, one must be very careful to be sure that you aren't locked into a non-refundable where-is-your-car situation!

SWR
:beer3:

[port345]

I love Villages Transportation.... The shuttle out of LSL. I have taken it several times. Saves my husband from making the drive to the airport and all of those tolls and the price of gas! For $30 bucks, you can't beat it. Now if I have a party of 2 or more, it would be more cost effective for him to pick me up....but just little old me.....it's worth it.

I will be renting in November - if the shuttle drops and picks up at LSL - what are suggestions for getting to and from unit. Is there any service that goes just from LSL to desired village neighborhood. Or is the solution to take the service that makes up to 10 stops, but DOES door to door. Trying to arrange a plan.

thanks, port 345

[punkpup]

I've used both and although I prefer the seating in The Villages Shuttle, The Village Airport Van is much more convenient as I don't have to try to book my flights to accommodate their schedule. That in itself is worth more to me than the very minor inconvenience of multiple pick ups/drop offs and van seating versus two person shuttle seats.

[CFrance]

I find it much more convenient to rent a car from Enterprise (in LSL) one-way and I can leave whenever I want... I believe a car one-way to MCO is $40.

It's a little more to rent one-way from MCO --> LSL, but no waiting for a shuttle or stopping 10 times before you get home.

Just another option you might consider...

When you do that, do you have to drop off the car somewhere on your return and then make your way back to your house, or...? I mean, enterprise delivers, sort of, but would this be a pick-up and drop-off from and to your residence?

We are trying to find the most convenient way to get to MCO and back over Christmas holidays. You can't beat having your car at the airport unless you have a private car transport you door to door. We've wondered what the difference in price would be for a two-week trip between paying for parking and having a private car.