Quick answer: On fare alone, flying into Orlando International Airport (MCO) costs less for a Port Canaveral cruise. A private Towncar for up to 4 guests is $160 one way or $315 round trip between MCO and Port Canaveral, compared with $235 one way or $460 round trip from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). That is $75 less each way and $145 less on the round trip, and MCO is cheaper in every vehicle size. Fares are per vehicle, with tolls, taxes and car seats included.
The car ride is only one part of your cruise travel budget, so compare it next to your flights. This guide puts our current fares for both airports side by side for all five vehicles, one way and round trip, and covers mixed trips where you fly into one airport and home from the other. For more on each route, see our Port Canaveral transportation page, our Orlando airport (MCO) transportation page and our Sanford Airport (SFB) transportation page.
One-way fares: MCO vs Sanford to Port Canaveral
These are the current flat fares on our rates and booking page. Each price covers the whole vehicle, not each person, and the same fare applies in either direction.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | MCO ⇄ Port Canaveral | SFB ⇄ Port Canaveral | MCO saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towncar | Up to 4 | 3 | $160 | $235 | $75 |
| Mini Van | Up to 5 | 5 | $190 | $255 | $65 |
| SUV | Up to 6 | 6 | $200 | $285 | $85 |
| Van | 7 to 10 | 11 | $235 | $320 | $85 |
| Van (14 Pax) | 11 to 14 | 14 | $295 | $395 | $100 |
Round-trip fares: MCO vs Sanford
A round trip covers your ride to the ship on embarkation day and your ride back to the same airport after the cruise, on one reservation.
| Vehicle | MCO round trip | SFB round trip | MCO saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towncar | $315 | $460 | $145 |
| Mini Van | $360 | $495 | $135 |
| SUV | $395 | $560 | $165 |
| Van | $460 | $575 | $115 |
| Van (14 Pax) | $575 | $725 | $150 |
Tolls, taxes and car seats are already in the price. The fare you see is the fare you pay, with no hidden fees. Gratuity is optional and never added automatically.
Is the round trip cheaper than two one-way rides?
Yes, at both airports and in every vehicle. Here is the round trip compared with two one-way fares:
| Vehicle | MCO: round trip vs 2 one-ways | SFB: round trip vs 2 one-ways |
|---|---|---|
| Towncar | $315 vs $320 | $460 vs $470 |
| Mini Van | $360 vs $380 | $495 vs $510 |
| SUV | $395 vs $400 | $560 vs $570 |
| Van | $460 vs $470 | $575 vs $640 |
| Van (14 Pax) | $575 vs $590 | $725 vs $790 |
The biggest round-trip savings are from Sanford: $65 in the Van and in the Van (14 Pax). Our round trip vs two one-ways guide explains when each option makes sense.
Flying into one airport and home from the other
If your flights land at one airport and leave from the other, book two one-way rides: airport to the port, then the port to the other airport. The total is the same whichever way round you do it:
- Towncar: $235 + $160 = $395
- Mini Van: $255 + $190 = $445
- SUV: $285 + $200 = $485
- Van: $320 + $235 = $555
- Van (14 Pax): $395 + $295 = $690
In a Towncar, that $395 sits between an MCO round trip ($315) and an SFB round trip ($460). In the Van, one leg from each airport ($555) costs less than a Sanford round trip ($575).
For the Sanford side, read our Sanford Airport to Port Canaveral cruise transfer guide. For the MCO side after you get off the ship, read Port Canaveral to MCO after your cruise.
What's the same at both airports
- We track your flight, and your pickup follows your real arrival time. Flight delay protection is included at no extra charge.
- Your chauffeur meets you at baggage claim with a name sign.
- After your flight lands, you have a 60-minute grace period to get picked up. Past 60 minutes there is a wait fee of $100 for the next hour, and lost bags count too. Turn airplane mode off when you land.
- Car seats are free at both airports, and your chauffeur installs them.
When you book, give us your flight details, your ship name and your sailing date, so we can plan the ride around your trip and drop you at the right terminal.
Pick a vehicle for cruise luggage
Cruise bags add up fast, so count suitcases as well as people. A Towncar takes up to 4 guests and 3 suitcases, a Mini Van 5 guests and 5 suitcases with room for strollers, and an SUV 6 guests and 6 suitcases. Groups of 7 to 10 fit in the Van with room for 11 suitcases, and the Van (14 Pax) takes 11 to 14 guests and 14 suitcases. If you're close to the limit, book the next size up. Our which vehicle fits guide has more on matching a vehicle to your group.
Fees and cancellations
- Pickups between 10 PM and 6 AM have a flat $20 after-hours fee. It's already in your total when you book online.
- Any stop that isn't on your reservation is an additional charge. Ask us ahead and we'll tell you the price first; your chauffeur can't add a stop himself.
- Cancel 48 or more hours before pickup for a full refund, 24 to 48 hours before for a 50% refund, and less than 24 hours before gets no refund.
Full details are on our reservation policies page, and car seat details are on our car seats page.
How to book
- Open the rates and booking page and choose Port Canaveral ⇄ Orlando International Airport or Sanford Int'l Airport ⇄ Port Canaveral.
- Pick the vehicle for your group size and number of suitcases.
- Choose one way or round trip and set your dates and pickup times.
- Add your flight details, your ship name and sailing date, and the car seats you need.
Questions before you book? Call or text (407) 212-7190 or email reservations@graysontowncar.com. A real person answers, and we run 24/7. We have driven 20,000+ happy families around Orlando, and we would be glad to add yours.
FAQ
Is MCO or Sanford better for a Port Canaveral cruise?
On the car fare, MCO is cheaper. With Grayson Towncar, a Towncar between MCO and Port Canaveral is $160 one way or $315 round trip, compared with $235 one way or $460 round trip from Sanford (SFB). Compare that difference with your airfare to see which airport works out better for your trip.
How much is a car service from MCO to Port Canaveral?
A Towncar for up to 4 is $160 one way or $315 round trip. A Mini Van for up to 5 is $190 or $360, an SUV for up to 6 is $200 or $395, a Van for 7 to 10 is $235 or $460, and a Van (14 Pax) for 11 to 14 is $295 or $575. Prices cover the whole vehicle.
How much is a car service from Sanford Airport to Port Canaveral?
A Towncar for up to 4 is $235 one way or $460 round trip. A Mini Van for up to 5 is $255 or $495, an SUV for up to 6 is $285 or $560, a Van for 7 to 10 is $320 or $575, and a Van (14 Pax) for 11 to 14 is $395 or $725. Prices cover the whole vehicle.
How much more does Sanford cost than MCO for the ride to the port?
One way, Sanford costs $75 more in a Towncar, $65 more in a Mini Van, $85 more in an SUV or Van, and $100 more in the Van (14 Pax). Round trip, it costs $145 more in a Towncar, $135 in a Mini Van, $165 in an SUV, $115 in a Van and $150 in the Van (14 Pax).
Can I fly into Sanford and fly home from MCO after my cruise?
Yes. Book two one-way rides: Sanford to Port Canaveral, then Port Canaveral to MCO. In a Towncar that is $235 plus $160, or $395 in total. The total is the same if you fly into MCO and home from Sanford.
Is a round trip to the port cheaper than two one-way rides?
Yes, at both airports. A Towncar round trip is $315 from MCO compared with $320 for two one-ways, and $460 from Sanford compared with $470. In the Van from Sanford, it's $575 compared with $640.
Does my driver track my flight at both airports?
Yes. We track your flight and your pickup follows your real arrival time, with flight delay protection at no extra charge. After you land, you have a 60-minute grace period to get picked up.
Is gratuity included?
Gratuity is optional and never added automatically. Tolls and taxes are already in the fare.
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