Uber in Orlando
May 31, 2016, 7:10 am
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May 31, 2016, 10:51 am
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Jan 19, 2017, 6:31 am
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Now, when you want to call an UberX, you need to drop your pin (toggle the map inside Uber's app to position the pin at the center of the screen) anywhere OUTSIDE the airport. Smart Uber drivers do camp near the airport even though they know the airport is restricted. My recommendation is to drop your pin it just north of the center airport border near Highway 528 and Semoran Blvd. Once you see your Uber driver, CONTACT THEM IMMEDIATELY to tell them where you are. Sometimes, their English isn't perfect, so be clear in telling them:
1) You called an UberX, but you dropped a pin in the wrong place and need to be picked up at the airport.
2) Which Terminal you are at, A or B.
3) Whether you are at Arrivals / Baggage Claim (Level 2) or Departures (Level 3).
4) Which Door # you are standing under.
Most drivers will "get the picture" immediately. Just tell them something like: "Hi, I called for an Uber. I dropped a pin just outside the airport, but I'm at the airport now. I'm in Terminal B at the Arrivals / Baggage Claim area. Please come pick me up at Door 23."
1) You called an UberX, but you dropped a pin in the wrong place and need to be picked up at the airport.
2) Which Terminal you are at, A or B.
3) Whether you are at Arrivals / Baggage Claim (Level 2) or Departures (Level 3).
4) Which Door # you are standing under.
Most drivers will "get the picture" immediately. Just tell them something like: "Hi, I called for an Uber. I dropped a pin just outside the airport, but I'm at the airport now. I'm in Terminal B at the Arrivals / Baggage Claim area. Please come pick me up at Door 23."
I have an upcoming visit with the kids to Universal Orlando where I really don't need a car. We plan to stay at the Hyatt Place within walking distance, and probably won't go anywhere other than Universal. Cars aren't expensive or that much hassle at MCO, but I really don't need one. But if I had to pay for a monopoly taxi, I'd probably save money with a car rental.
For my way BACK to the airport, no problem, right? It's completely legal for UberX to do that ride?
Jan 19, 2017, 7:57 am
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I can't say that I've tried it. I usually fly in late the night before I'm getting there and get a local airport hotel for the night (one with a free shuttle). Then get an Uber ride the next morning from the hotel.
I would think you could probably hop a ride on most any of the local hotel free shuttles and then call Uber from the local hotel.
I would think you could probably hop a ride on most any of the local hotel free shuttles and then call Uber from the local hotel.
Jan 19, 2017, 9:05 am
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I can't say that I've tried it. I usually fly in late the night before I'm getting there and get a local airport hotel for the night (one with a free shuttle). Then get an Uber ride the next morning from the hotel.
I would think you could probably hop a ride on most any of the local hotel free shuttles and then call Uber from the local hotel.
I would think you could probably hop a ride on most any of the local hotel free shuttles and then call Uber from the local hotel.
Although, depending on where within Orlando you're going, and what rates you qualify for it might be cheaper to rent a car and drop it off at a rental car location closer to there. If I can get a car for $30, I'll pick it up, and drop it off the next day at the Disney Car Care Center.
Jan 19, 2017, 9:47 am
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I have done that as well when heading over to Universal. Orlando car rental rates can be very cheap. The Doubletree right across the street from Universal has an Avis City station. So I rent a car at the airport, spend the day driving around and doing whatever I might want to do off the Universal campus. Then head to the Doubletree and drop the car off, stay the night there and then Uber to one of the on-site hotels (usually the Royal Pacific which gets me the unlimited Express Pass. ^)
Jan 19, 2017, 7:38 pm
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I have done that as well when heading over to Universal. Orlando car rental rates can be very cheap. The Doubletree right across the street from Universal has an Avis City station. So I rent a car at the airport, spend the day driving around and doing whatever I might want to do off the Universal campus. Then head to the Doubletree and drop the car off, stay the night there and then Uber to one of the on-site hotels (usually the Royal Pacific which gets me the unlimited Express Pass. ^)
Jan 24, 2017, 8:28 am
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I have done that as well when heading over to Universal. Orlando car rental rates can be very cheap. The Doubletree right across the street from Universal has an Avis City station. So I rent a car at the airport, spend the day driving around and doing whatever I might want to do off the Universal campus. Then head to the Doubletree and drop the car off, stay the night there and then Uber to one of the on-site hotels (usually the Royal Pacific which gets me the unlimited Express Pass. ^)
Jan 24, 2017, 11:39 am
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My main reasoning is that I probably wouldn't hit any of the parks late my arrival night, so why pay the extra charge for the onsite hotel. I can get up early the next morning and be over at the Royal Pacific, checked in and get my Express Passes before either park opens (which are usable your arrival and check-out days) . Yeah, I'll have to leave my luggage with the Concierge as the room won't be ready, but we can head on over to the park and get a full day there. The hotel will text you the room number when it is ready. After that we can head back to the hotel whenever we want, get our bags and head on up to the room (no need to check in again at the front desk.)
Jan 27, 2017, 1:28 pm
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