Early morning flight transportation

[marthachick]

My sister and I will be leaving MCO on an early flight on a Friday. Flight leaves at 6:30 a.m. What transportation would you recommend for us? I'm just not real sure about an Uber or Lyft at 3ish a.m. Airline is Southwest if that matters. And we don't want to rent a car.

 

[Genie+]

Mears Connect could work.

https://www.mearsconnect.com/#reserveForm

 

[hsmamato2]

prebook lyft or uber ahead of time- I've done it a few times with no problem

 

[nolatravelgirl]

Uber and Lyft will definitely be looking for riders at that time. They realize that there are plenty of people with early flights. I think it is the easiest option as it is direct and conveniently drops off at the terminal.

 

[EACarlson]

prebook lyft or uber ahead of time- I've done it a few times with no problem

I would be careful about prebooking Uber. What I've been told by both riders and drivers is that Uber prebook isn't actually a prebook, it just automates the ride popping up in the app for drivers at whatever the current estimated wait time is. Lyft actually notifies the drivers of the opportunity and lets them accept the ride in advance.

 

[Beer Me]

I would be careful about prebooking Uber. What I've been told by both riders and drivers is that Uber prebook isn't actually a prebook, it just automates the ride popping up in the app for drivers at whatever the current estimated wait time is. Lyft actually notifies the drivers of the opportunity and lets them accept the ride in advance.

From what I can tell you also pay a premium for pre-booking. I can’t confirm but have observed it enough times that Im extremely suspicious.

 

[Lewisc]

From what I can tell you also pay a premium for pre-booking. I can’t confirm but have observed it enough times that Im extremely suspicious.

You lock in a price. The price has a premium but you're not subject to dynamic (surge) pricing.

 

[Ohiostatefan606]

My sister and I will be leaving MCO on an early flight on a Friday. Flight leaves at 6:30 a.m. What transportation would you recommend for us? I'm just not real sure about an Uber or Lyft at 3ish a.m. Airline is Southwest if that matters. And we don't want to rent a car.

We've Uber-ed early morning back to MCO. I always check with the front desk and ask, if they usually have taxi's out front or have had any issues with guests getting an Uber. I just like to get "a feel" for how transportation has been working, while I am there.

Don't wait until the last second to leave for MCO!

 

[hsmamato2]

From what I can tell you also pay a premium for pre-booking. I can’t confirm but have observed it enough times that Im extremely suspicious.

Ok- I usually use lyft bc I like to prebook. Last month a trip from a disney springs hotel to MCO at 4:30 am cost around $41 for 4 people (then I added a tip) if that helps. I've done this for a couple of years with no problems. (side point but we needed every second of time too the airport was a mess)

 

[samsteele]

I had no problems with Mears Connect in September with a 7am flight. Will be a good amount of Canadians plus guests returning to Japan, Singapore, etc waiting with you for that very early a.m. bus. Be prepared for pick up 3 to 4 hrs before your flight time.

 

[Deb1993]

We have found Orlando Luxury Transportation Limousine & Car Service <info@orlandoluxurytransportation.com> to be very prompt and professional. Have used them our last few trips.

 

[beccasmom]

We often have an early flight home (4:00 am resort pick-up) and have been using Happy Limo since the demise of ME. They are a pricier alternative, but their service has been rock solid for us. And although we book round-trip, you don’t have to do that.

On both of our trips last year (early September and early November) the security line at MCO was 45 minutes to over an hour long (we fly American, so it was terminal B). So arriving early is much less stressful in that regard.

 

[Lewisc]

On both of our trips last year (early September and early November) the security line at MCO was 45 minutes to over an hour long (we fly American, so it was terminal B). So arriving early is much less stressful in that regard.

The TSA Pre line at MCO can be 20-30 minutes. It's generally not that long but a 5 minute wait is not guaranteed. Some posters, NOT IN THIS THREAD, cut the timing too close for occasional leisure flyers.