How To Get From Melbourne Orlando Airport (MLB) To Walt Disney World
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Melbourne International Airport is a popular regional airport for domestic flights within the US and more recently with UK-based airline TUI.
Having recently flown into Melbourne Orlando Airport (MLB) and travelled to the Walt Disney World Resort we’ve found that there are three different methods of transport between the two locations; rental car, rideshare service, or package holiday transfer.
Which transfer method is right for you will likely depend on how many people you’re travelling with and your budget.
| Transport | Duration | Cost | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental Car | 90 min | $45* | Book a rental car |
| Rideshare | 90 min | $100 | Reserve a taxi |
| Package Holiday Transfer | 110 min |
Rental Car
Travelling from Melbourne International Airport to the Walt Disney World Resort by car takes roughly one and a half hours and see’s you drive north along the I-95 before heading west along FL-528.
While travelling by car from the airport to Walt Disney World is both incredibly popular and incredibly convenient, it’s worth keeping in mind that you’ll be responsible for the car for the duration of your vacation not just the single journey between the airport and your hotel.
As such it’s worth you’ll want to ensure the additional costs that can often be a factor when hiring a car.
These include;
- Rental duration
- Size and type of vehicle
- Age of the primary driver
- Insurance policy selected
- Hire company themselves
Hiring a car in Orlando can cost as little as $22 per day depending on the vehicle you’re looking to hire. However, sadly this won’t be the only expense you incur when hiring a car during your vacation.
Instead, one of the other major costs you’ll want to consider is the cost of parking at either the Walt Disney World Resort or at a Walt Disney World hotel (where applicable).
These costs are easily overlooked yet can quickly double the overall cost of a rental car and make the benefits of having a rental car negligible in comparison.
Parking At Walt Disney World
Standard parking at a Walt Disney World park costs $25 per day while preferred parking costs $50 per day.
Meanwhile, the cost of parking at a Walt Disney World hotel depends on the category of the hotel;
- Disney Value Resorts: $15 per night
- Disney Moderate Resorts: $20 per night
- Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $25 per night
Guests staying at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are able to benefit from one complimentary standard parking space.
Rental Car Locations At Melbourne Orlando Airport
Unlike other major international airports in Orlando, Melbourne International Airport has a limited number of car rental desks which are situated just outside of the arrivals area.
Given the size of the airport and the limited number of rental car services available it’s highly recommended you reserve your rental car in advance and pick it up on your arrival at the airport.
When hiring a car in Orlando (or elsewhere in the US) we use Hoppa.
This search aggregator allows you to compare the cost of different cars with different car rental companies.
The rental car company you book with will provide you with detailed directions to where you can collect the keys and any additional information about your rental in an email when booking.
All hire cars are located outside of the terminal in the parking garage.
Rideshare
Both Uber and Lyft serve Melbourne Orlando Airport and the Walt Disney World Resort.
The journey time between the two locations is much the same as a rental car (roughly one and a half hours).
An Uber from Melbourne Airport (MLB) to the Walt Disney World Resort typically costs between $98 and $140.
Uber pricing is dependent on the time of day you travel / traffic and demand for the service, as well as the type of service/vehicle you choose.
Meanwhile, the cost of a Lyft between Melbourne Airport (MLB) and the Walt Disney World Resort is typically between $125 and $190.
The exact cost depends on the type of Lyft you choose (carpool, standard, SUV / minibus or luxury) as well as the traffic and demand for the Lyft service in the area.
It’s important that you don’t book your Lyft or Uber until you’ve passed through immigration, and security and collected your baggage if the car is waiting for you for longer than five minutes, it will leave, and you’ll still be charged.
Instead, wait until you’re ready to leave, and then book your service.
This process can take up to five minutes depending on the demand for drivers at that time.
Given the limited number of flights serving Melbourne Airport, there aren’t many traditional taxis serving this area. As such Uber or Lyft is always the best choice when looking for a taxi service.
Package Holiday Transfer
If you have booked a package holiday to Orlando with TUI and have flights to Melbourne International Airport then you may find a coach transfer has been provided to your hotel complimentary.
Complimentary coach transfers will be highlighted when you’re browsing for holidays on the TUI website and confirmed again in your booking confirmation email.
TUI staff are located just outside of the arrivals terminal (in front of the coaches) and are able to provide you with the information as to which coach you’ll be travelling on.
While travelling in a shared coach to the hotel isn’t the most comfortable or the quickest it’s still the cheapest option if it’s included as part of your holiday.
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