Quick answer: A private car from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to the Port Canaveral cruise terminals is $235 one way or $460 round trip in a Towncar for up to 4 guests. An SUV for up to 6 is $285 one way or $560 round trip. Fares are per vehicle, not per person, with tolls, taxes and car seats included.
Flying into Sanford for a cruise is simple when the ride is booked ahead. Your chauffeur tracks your flight, meets you at baggage claim and drives you straight to your ship's terminal, and the round trip brings you back to SFB after the cruise. This guide covers the fares for every vehicle, the round-trip savings, choosing a vehicle for cruise luggage, flying in the day before, and what happens on pickup day. For the rest of the port options, see our Port Canaveral transportation page and our Sanford Airport transportation page.
Sanford Airport to Port Canaveral: fares by vehicle
These are the current flat fares on our rates and booking page for Sanford Int'l Airport to Port Canaveral. Every price covers the whole vehicle.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Free car seats | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towncar | Up to 4 | 3 | 1 car seat or booster | $235 | $460 |
| Mini Van | Up to 5 | 5 | 1 car seat and 1 booster | $255 | $495 |
| SUV | Up to 6 | 6 | 2 car seats and 2 boosters | $285 | $560 |
| Van | 7 to 10 | 11 | 2 car seats and 2 boosters | $320 | $575 |
| Van (14 Pax) | 11 to 14 | 14 | 2 car seats and 2 boosters | $395 | $725 |
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. Starting somewhere that isn't on the rate card? We cover all of Central Florida, so send us the address and we'll quote a fare.
Round trip: to the ship and back to SFB
If you're flying in and out of Sanford, the round trip covers your ride to the port on embarkation day and your ride back to SFB after the cruise on one reservation. It costs less than two one-way rides:
- Towncar: $460 round trip compared with $470 for two one-way fares
- Mini Van: $495 round trip compared with $510 for two one-way fares
- SUV: $560 round trip compared with $570 for two one-way fares
- Van: $575 round trip compared with $640 for two one-way fares
- Van (14 Pax): $725 round trip compared with $790 for two one-way fares
Groups in the Van save the most, $65 on the round trip. Our round trip vs two one-ways guide explains when each option makes sense.
Flying home from MCO instead?
If you fly into Sanford but home from Orlando International Airport (MCO), or the other way around, book each leg as its own one-way ride. A Towncar from Sanford Int'l Airport to Port Canaveral is $235 one way, and a Towncar from Port Canaveral to MCO is $160 one way. Our Port Canaveral to MCO after your cruise guide covers the MCO side of debarkation day.
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.
Landing at SFB on cruise day
- SFB is one connected terminal building, so meeting your ride is simple.
- We track your flight, and your pickup follows your real arrival time. Flight delay protection is included at no extra charge.
- Your chauffeur texts you when you land and meets you at your baggage claim with a name sign. Turn airplane mode off when you land.
- 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.
When you book, give us your flight details, your ship name and your sailing date, so we can plan the ride around your trip.
Flying in the day before
Some cruisers would rather land the day before and spend a night in Orlando. In that case, book an airport pickup to your hotel, then a morning ride to the terminal. On our rate card, a Towncar from Sanford Int'l Airport to a Universal Studios area hotel or a Walt Disney World resort is $165 one way, and a Towncar from either area to Port Canaveral is $185 one way. Our Disney to Port Canaveral cruise-day guide covers that morning ride, and our Sanford Airport to Disney World arrival guide covers the first leg.
For a hotel pickup, the pickup time means everyone is in the vehicle with all the bags at that time. You have a 10-minute grace period. If you're running behind, we can hold the car up to 15 more minutes for $30. At 25 minutes the car has to leave, which counts as a no-show, and the fare isn't refunded.
Which cruise terminal?
Your terminal is on your cruise documents and on Port Canaveral's cruise ship schedule. Give us your ship name when you book and your chauffeur will drop you at the right curb.
After the cruise: back to Sanford
Book your return with your ship name, sailing date and flight time. If you booked the round trip, your ride back to SFB is already on the same reservation. A one-way Towncar from Port Canaveral back to Sanford Int'l Airport is $235.
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.
- If your airline cancels your flight, send us the notice and we'll sort it out.
Full details are on our reservation policies page.
Free car seats for the ride to the port
Car seats are free. Your chauffeur installs infant, convertible and booster seats. Tell us the ages of the kids when you book. More details are on our car seats page.
How to book
- Open the rates and booking page and choose the Sanford Int'l Airport to Port Canaveral route.
- 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
How do I get from Sanford Airport to Port Canaveral?
Book a private car ahead of time. Your chauffeur tracks your flight, meets you at SFB baggage claim with a name sign and drives you to your ship's terminal. With Grayson Towncar, a Towncar for up to 4 guests is $235 one way or $460 round trip, with tolls and taxes included.
How much is a car service from SFB 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.
Is a round trip cheaper than two one-way rides?
Yes. A Towncar round trip between Sanford Int'l Airport and Port Canaveral is $460, compared with $470 for two one-way fares. In the Van, it's $575 compared with $640.
What if my flight into Sanford is delayed?
We track your flight and move your pickup to your real arrival time. Flight delay protection is included at no extra charge. After you land, you have a 60-minute grace period to get picked up.
Can you take us from the port back to SFB after the cruise?
Yes. Book your ship name, sailing date and flight time. If you booked the round trip, the ride back is on the same reservation. A one-way Towncar from Port Canaveral to Sanford Int'l Airport is $235.
Which vehicle do we need for cruise luggage?
Go by suitcases as well as people: Towncar 3 suitcases, Mini Van 5, SUV 6, Van 11 and Van (14 Pax) 14. Cruise luggage adds up fast, so if you're close to the limit, book the next size up.
Are car seats free on the ride to the port?
Yes. Car seats are free. Your chauffeur installs infant, convertible and booster seats. Tell us the ages of the kids when you book.
Is gratuity included?
Gratuity is optional and never added automatically. Tolls and taxes are already in the fare.
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