Talk of The Villages Florida

Talk of The Villages Florida (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/)
-   The Villages, Florida, General Discussion (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/)
-   -   In Need of Reliable Transportation to Orlando International Airport (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/need-reliable-transportation-orlando-international-airport-355116/)

ammueller 12-13-2024 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike&Silvia (Post 2392924)
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 12-13-2024 06:14 AM

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 12-13-2024 07:00 AM

Please take a look at Southern Oaks SUV. Southern Oaks SUV | Premier Transportation

fgrich 12-13-2024 07:00 AM

Car rental
 
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 12-13-2024 07:05 AM

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-airpor...rport-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 12-13-2024 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike&Silvia (Post 2392924)
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 12-13-2024 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike&Silvia (Post 2392924)
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 12-13-2024 08:07 AM

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 12-13-2024 08:09 AM

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

Professor 12-13-2024 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike&Silvia (Post 2392924)
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 12-13-2024 09:09 AM

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



Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike&Silvia (Post 2392924)
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 12-13-2024 10:34 AM

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

jimmy o 12-13-2024 10:49 AM

Airport Service
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike&Silvia (Post 2392924)
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 12-13-2024 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike&Silvia (Post 2392924)
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 12-13-2024 04:01 PM

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…..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike&Silvia (Post 2392924)
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.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:22 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.32 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.