[Sgt Ed]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

We have a noon flight in August (and no car)

Have checked car rental rates and they want $200+ for one-way rental

Yankee Trails aren't going that way on the day we want

Do you have any experience of local drivers - with rates if possible?

Thank you

$200 for a rental just might be the least expensive way. Look at it this way, if you were to be in that business. Gas, round trip at close to $100. TIA is right close to 100 miles from TV. Labor , the trip will be 4 hrs. round trip. How much do you charge for labor? Wear & tear on vehicle? I can tell you that if it was me, I could not survive the business at $200.

[carpej]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

We have a noon flight in August (and no car)

Have checked car rental rates and they want $200+ for one-way rental

Yankee Trails aren't going that way on the day we want

Do you have any experience of local drivers - with rates if possible?

Thank you

Under Travelocity , go to Cars, do a pick up in Leesburg and a drop off at TPA . Pick up one day and drop off the next(at the same time or earlier). There are many cars under $100 total.

[Lancer]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

We have a noon flight in August (and no car)

Have checked car rental rates and they want $200+ for one-way rental

Yankee Trails aren't going that way on the day we want

Do you have any experience of local drivers - with rates if possible?

Thank you

I rented a Budget car to get to Miami Cruise Port for about 85.00. What kind of car are you renting.

[Janie123]

Originally Posted by Altavia

We drive down the night before, have a nice dinner and do a sleep and fly.

OP doesn’t have a car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Janie123]

Originally Posted by HeleneGB

We park in their long term lot at the terminal. Convenient and not expensive.

The OP does not have a car!!!!!

[larcha]

We have used Village VIP Transportation LLC for several trips. They are reasonable and provide an excellent private car service. They will take you just about anywhere and often have discount offers. Contact them at Village VIP Transportation LLC <admin@villagevip.net>.

[RiderOnTheStorm]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

We have a noon flight in August (and no car)

Have checked car rental rates and they want $200+ for one-way rental

Yankee Trails aren't going that way on the day we want

Do you have any experience of local drivers - with rates if possible?

Thank you

Do a Google search on "transportation from the villages to tampa airport". There are a lot of options. Good luck.

[joelfmi]

If velvet and silk hang in your closet you can step out in rags.

[rrdsg]

Has anyone ever used Lyft or Uber to or from airports? Our son took a Lyft from MCO to DeLuna for $100. Price would be the same for 2 people and is from airport to residence.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Jdburns11

I agree the drive is not much farther than Orlando airport in time and overall traffic/congestion in and out of the airport better if you’re willing to do it.

Depends upon where you live in TV. We live near Spanish Springs. Orlando is 65 miles and Tampa is 90 miles. Also to get to Tampa you have to go through entire town and near the downtown area.

[Arctic Fox]

Thank you all for your replies - we have decided to fly out of Orlando instead

A number of our neighbors like to get out of the bubble, so maybe slipping them $150 would do the trick next time :-)

[yellowtownhouse]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

We have a noon flight in August (and no car)

Have checked car rental rates and they want $200+ for one-way rental

Yankee Trails aren't going that way on the day we want

Do you have any experience of local drivers - with rates if possible?

Thank you

Call Creative Concierge Car Service 863-307-0059. They pick up at your home and deliver directly to your destination. They go to all airports including Tampa and all cruise ports 24/7. No, I do not work for them. Happy traveling!

[Miboater]

I've also used Creative Concierge and have been very pleased with their service. A villager owned company.

Im with Southern Oaks SUV. We go to Tampa airport, and our rates are posted on our website. We are commercially licensed and insured, and offer premium door to doo service at competitive rates. Give us a try!
Southern Oaks SUV | The Villages Private & Affordable SUV Airport Service

[curler1]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

We have a noon flight in August (and no car)

Have checked car rental rates and they want $200+ for one-way rental

Yankee Trails aren't going that way on the day we want

Do you have any experience of local drivers - with rates if possible?

Thank you

We have used Creative Concierge for years and have enjoyed their service.
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