Quick answer: If you're going from one place to another, like Orlando International Airport (MCO) to your Disney resort, book a fixed transfer. With Grayson Towncar, that ride is $105 one way in an Executive Sedan. If you need the car to wait for you, or you're making several stops in one day, book hourly. Hourly service starts at $105 an hour, and every vehicle has a 5-hour minimum.
Both options give you a private vehicle and a professional chauffeur. What's different is how you pay and how long the car stays with you. Here's how to choose between them for convention days, dinners out, weddings and Space Coast trips.
The difference in one minute
| Fixed transfer | Hourly chauffeur | |
|---|---|---|
| How it's priced | One set price per vehicle for a route | Per hour, per vehicle, 5-hour minimum |
| Example price | MCO to any Walt Disney World resort: $105 one way, $195 round trip (Executive Sedan) | Executive Sedan: $105/hr, $525 for the 5-hour minimum |
| Does the car wait? | No. You're dropped off, and the return trip is a separate booking | Yes. The car and chauffeur stay with you for the hours you book |
| Stops | Extra stops cost more and need to be cleared with us ahead of time | Built for several stops in one booking |
| Best for | Airport runs, cruise port runs, hotel to hotel | Meetings, events, nights out, day trips |
When a fixed transfer is the better choice
A fixed transfer is the right fit for most airport and cruise trips. You know the price before you book, and the price is per vehicle, not per person. A few examples from our rates page (Executive Sedan):
- MCO to any Walt Disney World resort: $105 one way, $195 round trip
- MCO to International Drive hotels: $105 one way, $195 round trip
- Universal-area hotels to Walt Disney World resorts: $85 one way, $170 round trip
- MCO to the Port Canaveral cruise terminals: $160 one way, $315 round trip
If your day is just there and back, two transfers usually cost less than the 5-hour hourly minimum. For example, a Universal-area hotel to a Disney resort and back in an Executive Sedan is $170 round trip, compared with $525 for 5 hours.
Things to know about transfers, from our reservation policies:
- After your flight lands, you get a 60-minute grace period at the airport. Hotel and home pickups get a 10-minute grace period.
- Any stop that isn't on your reservation costs extra, so ask us ahead of time.
- Pickups between 10 PM and 6 AM carry a flat $20 after-hours fee.
Planning a Disney arrival? Our MCO to Disney World page covers that route in detail.
When hourly is the better choice
Hourly makes sense when you would otherwise book three or more separate rides, when the car needs to wait for you, or when you don't know exactly when you'll be finished. With an hourly chauffeur, your vehicle and chauffeur stay with you for the hours you book. That means you can step into a meeting, a dinner or an event, and the car is ready when you come out.
Common hourly bookings in Orlando:
- Convention and meeting days. Your driver waits at the Orange County Convention Center or your hotel between sessions. See corporate transportation.
- Dinners and nights out. Disney Springs, International Drive or downtown Orlando, with one driver for the whole evening and no waiting for a ride home. See our International Drive car service page.
- Weddings. Transport for the couple, family and guests. See wedding transportation.
- Events and groups. Concerts, galas and team outings. The Van (14 Pax) seats up to 14. See event transportation.
- Space Coast day trips. Visit Cocoa Beach and Kennedy Space Center in one day with the same driver. Read our Kennedy Space Center day trip guide or see Orlando to Cocoa Beach car service.
- Airport plus errands. An MCO pickup, a stop at the hotel, then on to a meeting.
Hourly rates by vehicle
Every hourly booking has a 5-hour minimum. Prices are per vehicle, not per person.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Per hour | 5-hour minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Up to 4 | $105 | $525 |
| Luxury SUV | Up to 6 | $120 | $600 |
| Passenger Van | Up to 10 | $130 | $650 |
| Van (14 Pax) | Up to 14 | $160 | $800 |
| Family Minivan | Up to 5 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
A simple way to decide
- Count your rides. One or two rides: book transfers. Three or more in the same day: price out hourly.
- Ask whether the car needs to wait. If you'd be stuck looking for a ride at the end of an event, hourly solves that.
- Count your hours. If your plan fits inside about 5 hours, the hourly minimum covers it. Longer days are simply booked for more hours.
- Match the vehicle to your group. Up to 4 in an Executive Sedan, 6 in a Luxury SUV, 10 in a Passenger Van and 14 in the Van (14 Pax).
Still not sure? Send us your plan and we'll tell you which option works out better.
How to book
Send us your date, start time, pickup address, a rough plan for the day and your party size. Call (407) 212-7190 (we're open 24 hours), or use our contact page. For fixed transfers, you can see every route and book online on the rates and booking page. We confirm the vehicle and the price before your booking.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an hourly chauffeur in Orlando?
With Grayson Towncar, an hourly chauffeur is $105 an hour in an Executive Sedan, $120 in a Luxury SUV, $130 in a Passenger Van and $160 in a Van (14 Pax). Every vehicle has a 5-hour minimum.
Is there a minimum for hourly service?
Yes, 5 hours for every vehicle. That makes the minimum $525 for an Executive Sedan, $600 for a Luxury SUV, $650 for a Passenger Van and $800 for a Van (14 Pax).
Is hourly cheaper than a one-way transfer?
Not for a simple ride from one place to another. MCO to a Walt Disney World resort is a fixed $105 one way in an Executive Sedan. Hourly is the better value when you need the car to wait or you're making several stops in one day.
Does the driver wait between stops?
On an hourly booking, yes. The vehicle and chauffeur stay with you for the hours you book. On a fixed transfer, you're dropped off at your destination, and a return trip is booked as its own ride.
Can I add a stop to a fixed transfer?
Ask us ahead of time. Any stop that isn't on your reservation costs extra, and we'll tell you the price before your chauffeur heads there. Airport pickups can include a 20-minute Publix stop if you add it when you book.
Is the price per person?
No. Both hourly and transfer prices are per vehicle, not per person.
Is gratuity included?
Gratuity is optional and never added automatically.
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