Quick answer: A private car from a Universal Studios area hotel or any Walt Disney World resort to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is $165 one way or $315 round trip in a Towncar for up to 4 guests. Both hotel areas have the same fares. Tolls, taxes and car seats are included.
Flying home from Sanford means a longer ride than flying out of Orlando International, so it pays to have the ride booked before you check out. A private car picks you up at your hotel at the time you choose and takes you straight to SFB. SUV service for up to 6 guests is $195 one way or $380 round trip. Fares are per vehicle, not per person. This guide covers the fares, picking a vehicle for your bags, the hotel pickup rules and how to plan your pickup time. Landing at Sanford at the start of your trip? See our Sanford Airport to Disney World arrival guide and our Sanford Airport transportation page. Flying out of MCO instead? See our I-Drive or Universal hotel to MCO departure guide or the Disney Springs hotel to MCO departure day guide.
Universal or Disney hotel to SFB: fares by vehicle
These are the current flat fares on our rates and booking page for Sanford Int'l Airport to Universal Studios Area Hotels and Sanford Int'l Airport to All WDW Disney Property Resorts. The two routes are priced the same. 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 | $165 | $315 |
| Mini Van | Up to 5 | 5 | 1 car seat and 1 booster | $195 | $370 |
| SUV | Up to 6 | 6 | 2 car seats and 2 boosters | $195 | $380 |
| Van | 7 to 10 | 11 | 2 car seats and 2 boosters | $245 | $475 |
| Van (14 Pax) | 11 to 14 | 14 | 2 car seats and 2 boosters | $310 | $595 |
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. Note that the Mini Van and the SUV share the same one-way fare from SFB; the round trips differ. Staying 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.
Why SFB fares start higher than MCO
Sanford is farther from the Disney and Universal areas than Orlando International Airport (MCO). That's why a Towncar to SFB starts at $165, while the same Towncar from a Universal-area hotel or Disney resort to MCO starts at $105. If your airline gives you a choice, compare the flight and the ride together. Our Orlando airport transportation page has the MCO side.
Book the round trip and the airport ride is done
If you're flying in and out of Sanford, the round trip covers your ride in from SFB and your ride back on departure day on one reservation, and it costs less than two one-way rides:
- Towncar: $315 round trip compared with $330 for two one-way fares
- Mini Van: $370 round trip compared with $390 for two one-way fares
- SUV: $380 round trip compared with $390 for two one-way fares
- Van: $475 round trip compared with $490 for two one-way fares
- Van (14 Pax): $595 round trip compared with $620 for two one-way fares
Flying into MCO and out of SFB, or the other way around? Book each leg as its own one-way ride. Our round trip vs two one-ways guide walks through when each makes sense.
Pick a vehicle with room for the trip home
Bags tend to multiply by the end of a trip. Count suitcases as well as people when you choose a vehicle. 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, size up or ask us before you book. Our which vehicle fits guide has more on matching a vehicle to your group.
Choosing your pickup time
The right pickup time depends on your flight time, which hotel you're leaving from and traffic on the day. When you book, tell us your flight time and your hotel, and we'll help you pick a pickup time. SFB is a single-terminal airport, so there is one place to be dropped off.
Checkout and pickup often fall close together. A pickup time means everyone is in the vehicle with all the bags at that time, so plan to finish checkout a little before your car arrives.
Hotel pickup rules
- You have a 10-minute grace period at hotel and home pickups.
- If your chauffeur is late, the clock starts when he gets there, not before.
- Running behind? We can hold the car up to 15 more minutes for $30 on the card on file.
- At 25 minutes the car has to leave. That counts as a no-show and the fare isn't refunded.
- 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.
Full details are on our reservation policies page.
Early flights and late nights
Pickups between 10 PM and 6 AM have a flat $20 after-hours fee. It's already in your total when you book online. If you have an early flight, book the ride when you book your trip so the early pickup is set.
Cancelling or changing plans
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.
Free car seats for the ride to SFB
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.
Split stay before you fly home?
Many families spend a few nights at a Disney resort, then a few near Universal, then fly home. A Towncar between a Walt Disney World resort and a Universal-area hotel is $85 one way. Our Disney to Universal split-stay guide covers moving day, and our Universal Orlando transportation and Disney World transportation pages cover the rest of your trip.
How to book
- Open the rates and booking page and choose the Sanford Int'l Airport route for Universal Studios Area Hotels or All WDW Disney Property Resorts.
- 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 hotel name, your flight details and the car seats you need. If you're booking a one-way to the airport, tell us you're heading to SFB so we confirm that direction's fare.
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 a Universal hotel to Sanford Airport?
Book a private car ahead of time for a set pickup time at your hotel. With Grayson Towncar, Sanford Int'l Airport to Universal Studios Area Hotels is $165 one way or $315 round trip in a Towncar for up to 4 guests. Prices are per vehicle, with tolls and taxes included and free car seats.
Is it the same price from a Disney World resort to SFB?
Yes. Our rate card lists the same fares for all Walt Disney World resorts and for Universal Studios area hotels to and from Sanford Int'l Airport: $165 one way or $315 round trip in a Towncar.
How much is a car service from a Universal or Disney hotel to SFB?
A Towncar for up to 4 is $165 one way or $315 round trip. A Mini Van for up to 5 is $195 one way or $370 round trip, an SUV for up to 6 is $195 one way or $380 round trip, a Van for 7 to 10 is $245 or $475, and a Van (14 Pax) for 11 to 14 is $310 or $595. Prices cover the whole vehicle.
Why does Sanford Airport cost more than MCO?
SFB is farther from the theme park areas than Orlando International Airport (MCO), so fares from SFB start at $165 instead of $105.
What time should our hotel pickup be for an SFB flight?
It depends on your flight time, which hotel you're leaving from and traffic that day. Tell us your flight time and hotel when you book, and we'll help you choose a pickup time.
Is there an extra fee for an early-morning ride to the airport?
Pickups between 10 PM and 6 AM have a flat $20 after-hours fee. It's already in your total when you book online.
What if we're running late at checkout?
You have a 10-minute grace period at hotel and home pickups. 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.
Are car seats free on the ride to SFB?
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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