[REDCART]

For two or more, driving to and from MCO makes good sense. We’ve been using and very happy with Park ‘N Go. 6100 S. Semoran Blvd Orlando, FL 32822

There are several similar offsite parking options but this one had the best reviews.

Park ‘N Go is about 2 miles from the airport. They take the luggage from your car, and the shuttle is right there. It goes without saying, reservations during holidays is strongly suggested. We usually make a reservation at the time we book our flights.

[FloridaGuy66]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

If flight is delayed and missed scheduled Groome connection, what do they expect you to do walk home?

This happens all the time. Fortunately Groome usually runs hourly so you can usually just get on the next one. Conversely, I've had times when I was early and they let me on the earlier Groome shuttle.

[FloridaGuy66]

TPA is a better option if you can do it. Much better airport to navigate, less congested, and much less screaming kids on the actual flights.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

If flight is delayed and missed scheduled Groome connection, what do they expect you to do walk home?

Yes this is what I've heard about "Groome". That they don't have another plan if your flight is delayed. You're left to wait in the airport for hours and hours.

[AMB444]

Thank you all for your replies!!!

[skippy05]

MCO takes an extra long time at baggage claim. Only use carry on luggage unless you are OK adding over an hour upon arrival waiting for checked bags on that conveyor belt

[arbajeda]

For more than one person look at renting a car from Enterprise at Lake Sumter one-way. It leaves when you want, you control the itinerary and just drop it at the airport and be on your way. Same for the return.

[Susan1717]

My tip when driving to the airport, the parking lot lit signs will always tell you the first floor lot which takes you to the main door is full. Don’t believe it. I always still pull in and have always found a parking spot very close to the door.

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

It's a little of topic (I know, no chance I'd stray from the OPs topic).

Has anyone tried Gainesville? Orlando and Tampa are pretty congested and I prefer the little regional type airports.

Yes. GAINESVILLE is very nice, but no "direct flights" to/from your destination. Charlotte is the stopover for our Pa trips. Limited carriers. Sometimes higher ticket prices, sometimes lower. Days of the week matter.

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by Marmaduke

Yes. GAINESVILLE is very nice, but no "direct flights" to/from your destination. Charlotte is the stopover for our Pa trips. Limited carriers. Sometimes higher ticket prices, sometimes lower. Days of the week matter.

As an example- I just booked a (November 6-12) round trip to PIttsburgh, using American Airlines. Quick/EZ layovers in Charlotte going and coming. $250.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Anything helpful you'd like to share please?

Is there a reliable shuttle from TV to MCO?

Any highway tips to/from TV to MCO. Exits to avoid? Tangled intersections of highway where you might miss an important turn off?

Park and fly lots. Any that you recommend? Are they safe or is it worth it to park at the airport? Any tips or suggestions for parking?

Anything else you'd like to recommend for a trip to MCO?

Thanks!!

I always park at Park’n’Go on Semoran Blvd. Very safe and best prices. I pay in advance, online, by PayPal. Good discounts that way.

It usually takes me 1 hr 15 min. from my house innThe Villages to the parking area. However, last drive, I aimed at getting there two hours before my flight, and as I have Clear and TSA PreCheck, that should give me an hour at the airport before boarding. But there were two accidents on the Florida Turnpike that stopped traffic, and it rained, so people had to drive slower, and it took me THREE HOURS and 15 min! The airport approach was also very busy. I reached the airport—before security—just as my flight was closing its doors. So I had to drive home and fly out the next morning. So I allowed an extra hour and arrived at the gate about three hours earlier. (Fortunately, I’m a United Club member.)

In short, the airport isn’t far away, but construction delays, accidents, and rain can slow or stop traffic for an hour on occasion, and that happens too often, just as it does on I-75.

If I had taken a bus, I would have been on the bus, I probably would have still missed my flight. I get about 50 mph with my Prius, so gas is less than $10 per trip. Parking, I think, is around $70 for a week. I don’t enjoy the drive, but I like not having to wait an hour or two for a bus.

[westernrider75]

[QUOTE=npwalters;2354817]We have used Groome lately IF it's just one of us. They are convenient and reasonable for the trip to MCO. The rub is the return trip.

If your plane is delayed and you miss your scheduled bus to TV they will not move your reservation to the next available bus.

So, if it's only one of us we take Groome there and use our car for the pick up and return trip. If we are traveling together we drive and park. BTW, MCO had jacked up their onsite parking rates. A car service may be cheaper for a long (think 2 weeks or more) trip.

When my neighbor is delayed coming home she just gets the next Groome shuttle, says it’s never been a problem.

[MasterChief]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Anything helpful you'd like to share please?

Is there a reliable shuttle from TV to MCO?

Any highway tips to/from TV to MCO. Exits to avoid? Tangled intersections of highway where you might miss an important turn off?

Park and fly lots. Any that you recommend? Are they safe or is it worth it to park at the airport? Any tips or suggestions for parking?

Anything else you'd like to recommend for a trip to MCO?

Thanks!!

For car service call Tom (410) 371-9290.

[Gerrys]

We park through cheapairportparking.com. For Orlando we choose the Marriott. It is usually $10 per day. The Marriott runs a free shuttle 7 days a week 24 hours a day every half hour. Outside larking is safe.

[cphubbell@aol.com]

TSA precheck works at all airports not just MCO so it is good to have. MCO has appointment times for regular TSA screening available through their website.

Consider using the Park Sleep Fly website to find hotels with parking and shuttles if you have a very early morning flight. Use curbside checkin if your airline has it available if you are using a larger bag.

Expect the possibility of a delay if you are returning in the later afternoon/ evening during the rainy period. Ground stops are common for lightning in the area.

Enjoy your trip!