[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Philbot

Why not drive and use long-term parking at the airport. Is it a matter of cost or is this just a discussion of alternative forms of transport?

Lots of people are traveling for longer term. For instance, snow birds flying to their summer places, home and abroad. On the way back, some of us don't want to get off of a long flight, go find our car, and drive home, usually after dark.


We have used private service for the past ten years and are very happy with it.

[J1ceasar]

For many people driving on the highway is not their cup of tea anymore due to age, the other problem is that people are just looking for the cheapest thing and you have to realize with cheap you get more issues. Personally after working with 35 plus years going to the airport 50 times a year I always take a personal car service or drive myself which is 100% better than any other system if I get to the point where I can't drive anymore I'll have my kids visit me instead of the other way around

[Philbot]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Lots of people are traveling for longer term. For instance, snow birds flying to their summer places, home and abroad. On the way back, some of us don't want to get off of a long flight, go find our car, and drive home, usually after dark.


We have used private service for the past ten years and are very happy with it.

Ah, great point. I hadn't considered the duration of travel or a seasonal / one-way trip. That would certainly change the ROI. {:-> Thanks for the clarification.

[justjim]

If only gone a week or so, drive to airport less cost and more convenient IMHO.

[ProfessorDave]

Had horrible experience with Groome personally. They never came. And never apologized. And I missed my flight. However, I've heard other people share they had good experiences. They are the cheapest.

[rmd2]

The changing pick up times and many stops is why I no longer use the van shuttle. It is especially bad if you live north of Lake Sumter Landing with all the stops. I use The Villages Workman Shuttle now. They don't use 5 hours of my time to get to the airport.

[Faith Bestic]

I used Workman in April. I was picked up early and had a six hour wait for my flight. Made for a long day. We have always used workman but might try one of the other services next time

[rmd2]

Has anyone else had trouble with Workman changing your scheduled trip to an earlier time?? I'm going on a trip next week and it would be good to know. I was planning on Workman but now I'm not sure.

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

Yep. I paid a $50 flat rate fee door to door.

Good info...thank you !

I used the van once, I need to ride in back...driver insisted I move up...I asked why and he said he had a couple to pick up....my answer was...too bad, I will sit in back or get on my phone and call his super....he then slammed the door. Also if you are going to Sanford be prepared to do the mco tour first...all and all very very frustrating.... that's why I never can decide if I should fly mco or sfd, both have issues to and fro.

[emb2458]

Used Village Van to pick up my grand daughter and her infant up at airport in April. Van was packed and no air conditioning. Return trip to airport, driver had passengers to go to Orlando and Sanford. Did not know how to get to either and did not know how to use his Gps. My grand daughter installed Waze on his phone. He was driving so recklessly trying to look at his phone a passenger climbed up front to navigate him. What did the company say when I called. Sorry, trying to train new drivers. Old ones did not return after Covid. Did they offer any refund. NO..........

[ednamae61]

We use Creative Concierge. Pick up and delivery to door, always on time and private travel. Highly recommend.

[Kgcetm]

We don’t chose the Van!

[heidican]

Just to throw another one in...I've been using Groom...they cost less...pick you up at your house and don't do too any stops...very nice and professional drivers

AIRPORT SHUTTLE WARNING

There are facts you need to know when booking an airport shuttle. There are two major services that provide airport transportation in the area. Both will get you to the airport. The difference is how and when will you get to the airport. Workmans, the airport shuttle which operates exclusively within The Villages has a direct pick up of passengers from one of two depots (Brownwood and Sumter). This shuttle service takes you directly to the airport and has a designated docking station on the lower level of the airport upon its arrival. It does not pick you up from your front door and it does not drop you off at your designated airline, but it is operated professionally and timely without abrupt changes to your scheduled departing time when you book. The other shuttle service is known as Village Airport Van, very different from the one operated by The Villages. This shuttle service typically picks you up at your home and will deliver you back to your home upon your return trip when booked accordingly. While both serve a needed service for airport travelers, this particular shuttle service has quite a few inconvenient flaws with regards to their scheduling. There is the real and recurring issue of changing your pickup time at the last minute and perhaps, in my case changing it three times to my annoyance. Then there is the obvious annoyance of how many stops are made before finally departing for the airport. And, don’t let me forget about how many stops before departing for airport are made where individuals take up as much as five to ten minutes before they enter the Van. Now this service, in spite of its convenience for some, is not for all and people should know the facts and difference between the two. Just know that if you require or don’t mind not knowing exactly when you will arrive at the airport, then this service is definitely for you. But for those of us who want to be assured of a departure and arrival airport time should not choose this Van, and if you should decide it is for you, do not get yourself twisted in knots when you know how different the two services operate. Consider yourself forewarned.[/QUOTE]

[Mrprez]

Originally Posted by ednamae61

We use Creative Concierge. Pick up and delivery to door, always on time and private travel. Highly recommend.

Same here. Our ride from MCO was a real treat and the driver was very courteous and interesting to talk to.

[JEM0715]

No private car service compares to Dave's Airport Transportation, if you belong to NextDoor Neighbor website, just look at their reviews. They only have a business page on there as they said they didn't need a separate website after getting on NDN 4+ years ago. 352-223-4696. They service Villages south of 466 all the way south and Leesburg gated communities per Dave. They even post their commercial insurance versus others that don't even have any.